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City Tour of Arden Hills
Pre-1850s: Sioux people use Lake Johanna as a resting point on their journey
to Rice Lake for the fall wild-rice harvest.
1850: Charles Perry becomes the first settler by breaking ground and
planting potatoes on three acres adjacent to Lake Johanna. At that time,
the land was part of Mounds View Township.
Late-1800s: Lake Johanna and Lake Josephine become popular recreational spots
for citizens for swimming, fishing, boating and picnicking.
1906: Joseph Hackey, a State Senator and millionaire, builds hobby farm called
Arden Farms. This farm and the terrain eventually formed the basis for
the City's name.
1941: The federal government purchases 2,530 acres of farmland for the establishment
of an ammunition manufacturing site. At its peak, during World War II,
the arsenal employed 26,000 people. This site continues to occupy the
northern one-third of the City.
1951: The City of Arden Hills incorporates in response to annexation requests
by the City of New Brighton. Three residential areas and the ammunition
site become what is now known as Arden Hills.
1951-1971: During the next 20 years, Arden Hills engages in land trades and
annexation procedures with adjoining communities resulting in the current
boundaries of the City.
1966: City of Arden Hills adopts its first Comprehensive Plan.
1970-1979: Arden Hills becomes a fast growing suburb, with 1,065 housing
units being built. This accounts for approximately one-third of the City's
current number of housing units (thought 1997).
1976: Arden Hills adopts its second Comprehensive Plan.
1980: Arden Hills revises its 1976 Comprehensive Plan to satisfy the Metropolitan
Land Planning Act.
1990: The City conducts a benchmark study on the quality of life.
1994: U.S. Army announces its intention to declare TCAAP as excess federal
property.
1995-1996: TCAAP Framework Plan is developed.
1996: The City conducts a Quality of Life study and finds that residents
are very satisfied with the community. Location, high quality schools
and available housing are the most important reasons for living in Arden
Hills. Parks, small town feeling, and lower taxes are also important.
1998: Arden Hills adopts a new Comprehensive Plan.
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