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It ARPEN HILLS Approved: July 22, 2019 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 24, 2019 7: 00 P. M.- ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor David Grant called to order the regular City Council meeting at 7: 00 p. m. Present: Mayor David Grant, Councilmembers Brenda Holden, Fran Holmes, Dave McClung and Steve Scott Absent: None Also present: City Administrator Dave Perrault; Interim Public Works Director/ City Engineer Todd Blomstrom; Community Development Manager/ City Planner Mike Mrosla; City Attorney Joel Jamnik; and City Clerk Julie Hanson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Scott requested Items C and G be pulled from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. Mayor Grant requested Item 4A be added to the agenda for a presentation on the Rice Creek Regional Trail Master Plan. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve the meeting ap- enda as amended. The motion carried unanimously( 5- 0). 2. PUBLIC INQUIRIESANFORMATIONAL None. 3. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES None.

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ItARPEN HILLS

Approved: July 22, 2019

CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

JUNE 24, 2019

7: 00 P.M.- ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor David Grant called to order the regular City

Council meeting at 7: 00 p. m.

Present: Mayor David Grant, Councilmembers Brenda Holden, Fran Holmes, Dave

McClung and Steve Scott

Absent: None

Also present: City Administrator Dave Perrault; Interim Public Works Director/CityEngineer Todd Blomstrom; Community Development Manager/ City Planner MikeMrosla; City Attorney Joel Jamnik; and City Clerk Julie Hanson

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Councilmember Scott requested Items C and G be pulled from the Consent Agenda for further

discussion.

Mayor Grant requested Item 4A be added to the agenda for a presentation on the Rice Creek

Regional Trail Master Plan.

MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a

motion to approve the meeting ap-enda as amended. The motion carried

unanimously( 5- 0).

2. PUBLIC INQUIRIESANFORMATIONAL

None.

3. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES

None.

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4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

A. Rice Creek Regional Trail Master Plan

Scott Yonke, Director of Planning and Development with the Ramsey County Parks andRecreation Department, reviewed the Rice Creek Regional Trail Master Plan with the Council.

He discussed the project goals, community engagement efforts, equity analysis, concept plan andthe proposed approval schedule. He reviewed the new trails that would be created noting therewas a focus on looped trail systems, along with enhanced road crossings and wayfinding signs.He explained the preferred concept plan included improved portages and canoe launches, trailhead

improvements at County Road I, Lexington Avenue and County Road H. He commented furtheron the preferred concept plan and asked for comments or questions from the Council.

Mayor Grant asked if the public engagement process that was followed was typical for RamseyCounty.

Mr. Yonke stated the public engagement process that was followed was not typical and explained

the County was working to better reach out to its citizens.

Mayor Grant questioned if the County had kayak and canoe launch locations currently.

Mr. Yonke reported the County had a couple of locations, one at Lexington Avenue and CountyRoad J and another on the west side of 35W. He explained the County would be working toimprove launch availability in the central corridor of the creek.

Councilmember Holden inquired if the creek would have enough water to canoe.

Mr. Yonke stated for the most part, the creek had enough water for a canoe to pass and explained

this was a great amenity to offer to Ramsey County residents.

Councilmember Holden asked if all land had been transferred from the Army to the County.

Mr. Yonke reported there was one easement that the County was still waiting to be transferredfrom the Army and this should occur in the next month or two. He commented further on how

boundary adjustments have to be made within the concept plan to address a pinch point.

Councilmember Holmes questioned if the Army easement was for the cross- country ski trails.

Mr. Yonke stated this parcel would be used for a vehicle entrance to service the trailhead, access

to the AHATS area along with access to natural surface trails. He discussed how the cross-

country ski trails would be improved throughout the trial corridor.

Councilmember Holmes encouraged Ramsey County to address the traffic concerns at CountyRoad I.

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Mr. Yonke explained this area had been highlighted within the plan and was identified for an

enhanced roadway crossing. He indicated further discussion will be held to define the

enhancements.

Councilmember McClung commented on Parcel A ( the 15- acre easement) and asked what typeof easement was being discussed with the Army.

Mr. Yonke stated there would be some restrictions in place as no buildings could be constructed

on the 15- acre parcel. He reported the easement would be perpetual in nature. He commented

further on the general obligations the County would have to abide by for this land.

Councilmember Holden asked if the road through the wetland corridor would impact the

Blanding turtles.

Mr. Yonke discussed the location of the road through the wetland corridor noting this roadway

would have a surmountable curb which was safer for animals and reptiles.

5. STAFF COMMENTS

A. Rice Creek Commons ( TCAAP) and Joint Development Authority( JDA) Update

City Administrator Perrault provided an update on TCAAP stating litigation with RamseyCounty was ongoing.

B. Transportation Update

Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom discussed the 2019 seal coatingprogram with the Council. He explained this project was authorized in March of 2019 through a

JPA with the North Metro Regional Street Maintenance Consortium. He noted the crack sealing

was substantially completed last week.

Interim Public Works Director/ City Engineer Blomstrom reviewed the schedule for the 2018Street and Utility Improvement Project. He reported restoration work would begin July 1 and be

completed by July 16. It was noted the final wear course of paving would be installed before July19.

Councilmember Scott asked if a public hearing would be held for the intersection improvementsat Old Snelling and.County Road E.

Public Works Director/ City Engineer Blomstrom stated he would investigate this and wouldreport back to the Council.

C. Night to Unite Update

City Administrator Perrault stated this year, Night to Unite will be held Tuesday, August 6from 5: 00 to 9: 00 p.m. He also indicated there is a link on the City' s website and registration isdue by Friday, July 19. A list of those participating in Night to Unite will be provided to the City

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Council when it becomes available to staff, and residents can also call City I lall ii' there are anyquestions.

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

None.

7. CONSENT CALENDAR

A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll

B. Motion to Approve Planning Case 19- 007— Site Plan Review— 4101 Gale Circle

D. Motion to Approve Resolution 2019- 021 Changing the Location of Precinct 2Polling Place

E. Motion to Approve Change Order No. 6 — Northwest Asphalt, Inc. — 2018 Street

and Utility Improvement ProjectF. Motion to Approve Change Order No. 2 and Payment No. 2 ( Final Payment) —

Odessa II— Cummings Park Playground Redevelopment Project

MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a

motion to approve the Consent Calendar as amended removing Items C and

G and to authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein.

The motion carried unanimously ( 5- 0).

8. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS

A. Motion to Approve CTV Equipment Upgrade

City Administrator Perrault stated CTV presented to the City Council at their May 22, 2019work session, a proposal to update the Council Chambers AN equipment; the City Councilreviewed the proposal and directed CTV to move forward with the upgrade proposal at a

subsequent Council meeting. The proposed schedule to move forward is: - June 24: Council

approval - July 30— August 8: Installation of equipment - August 14: Project completion CTV will

provide a temporary work- around for any meetings that would be affected

Councilmember Scott commented he understood there were problems with the microphones and

asked if these would be addressed during the upgrades. He explained he was concerned with the

throughput and buffering that would be created by going to HD video for meeting streaming. Herecommended this item be tabled until the City could receive some guarantees that the new videostreaming would not have a buffering problem.

MOTION: Councilmember Scott moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a table

action on the CTV Equipment Upgrade until additional testing could be

completed on the throughput of the video streaming. The motion carried ( 5-

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B. Motion to Approve Professional Services Agreement for Construction

Services — Bolton & Menk — Colleen Avenue Storm Drainage Improvement

Project

Councilmember Scott asked if one of the lakes would be drained in order to complete this work.

Interim Public Works Director/ City Engineer Blomstrom reported a minor maintenanceproject was planned where the City would be cleaning out a culvert and pumping would becompleted. He stated he is not aware of substantial pumping needed for this particular project butwould investigate further.

MOTION: Councilmember Scott moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion

to Approve Professional Services Agreement for Construction Services —

Bolton & Menk— Colleen Avenue Storm Drainage Improvement Proiect. The

motion carried ( 5- 0).

9. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. Ordinance 2019- 004 Amending Chapter 13, Zoning Code Section 1305 —Rules, Scope, Interpretation, and Definitions of the Arden Hills City Code

Community Development Manager/ City Planner Mrosla stated the City has initiated proposedamendments to Chapter 13 — Zoning Code to revise the existing " Floor Area" definition of theCity Code. The amendment revises the definition for Floor Area to be consistent with the currentMinnesota State Building Code.

Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7: 56 p. m.

With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7: 56 p. m.

B. Planning Case 19- 001 — Site Plan Review and Final Planned Unit

Development— Brausen Family Automotive Repair— 1310 West County RoadE

Community Development Manager/ City Planner Mrosla reported Brausen Automotive Repairhas been serving the community for over 50 years. The existing motorized vehicle service centerconsists of six ( 6) repair bays in their garage. Also onsite is approximately a 3, 000 square footservice station, with five ( 5) fuel islands and an associated carwash. The applicant is requesting toremove the existing service station and carwash.

Community Development Manager/ City Planner Mrosla explained the applicant is requestingto construct a new 7, 978 square foot convenience store and a 1, 600 square foot carwash. The

proposed car wash will include a unique conveyor belt system to pull cars efficiently through thecar wash and reduce wait times. A typical car wash only allows one vehicle to enter the wash bayand thus requires significant vehicle stacking. The proposed conveyor belt system, which runsnon- stop, will reduce wait times and vehicle stacking as vehicles can enter the car wash five (5) toten ( 10) feet apart. The Kwik Trip Gas Station Located at 1756 Bunker Lake Blvd in Andover has

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a similar conveyor belt car wash. Staff visited the site and observed the car wash. On average

vehicles took about two ( 2) minutes to go through the wash and had limited vehicle queuing toenter the wash.

Community Development Manager/ City Planner Mrosla stated in addition, the applicant isproposing a 4, 505 square feet garage and repair bay addition. The proposed addition will add six

6) additional repair bays. The existing garage, which is about 4, 540 square feet, will remain, aswill the existing fuel islands and canopy. However, the fagade of the existing garage will beupdated as part of this application. The applicant is not proposing any modification to the existingaccesses on County Road E. Staff reviewed the Plan Evaluation in further detail with the Counciland recommended the Council hold a public hearing on the request.

Mayor Grant asked if the applicant would be submitting a separate sign permit for the property.

Community Development Manager/ City Planner Mrosla reported this was the case, but notedthe Council could add conditions to ensure no neon banding was placed on the building or gaspump island.

Councilmember McClung asked if the stacking concerns that were addressed by the PlanningCommission had been addressed by the applicant.

Community Development Manager/ City Planner Mrosla explained this concern had beenaddressed and noted the applicant would be installing additional signage to direct traffic throughthe site.

Councilmember Holden asked if the old PUD overlapped the new PUD.

Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated this would not occur.

Councilmember Holden requested further information regarding the rock faced block.

Community Development Manager/ City Planner Mrosla explained this was a concrete blockmaterial with a rock faced finish. He noted this was a very durable material and was alreadylocated on the existing building.

Jake Brausen, Brausen' s located at 1310 West County Road E, thanked the Council for theirconsideration. He commented further on the requested rock faced block. He discussed the

proposed construction timeline with the Council.

Councilmember Holden stated she did not view juniper bushes as trees.

Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 8: 19 p.m.

With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 8: 19 p. m.

10. NEW BUSINESS

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A. Resolution 2019- 022 Supporting the Amendment to the Rice Creek RegionalTrail Master Plan

Scott Yonke, Director of Planning and Development with the Ramsey County Parks andRecreation Department, requested the Council support the amendment to the Rice Creek Regional

Trail Master Plan.

MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to adopt

Resolution # 2019- 022 — Supporting the Amendment to the Rice CreekRegional Trail Master Plan. The motion carried ( 5- 0).

B. Ordinance 2019-044 Amending Chapter 13, Zoning Code Section 1305 —Rules, Scope, Interpretation, and Definitions of the Arden Hills City Code

Community Development Manager/ City Planner Mrosla stated the City has initiated proposedamendments to Chapter 13 — Zoning Code to revise the existing " Floor Area" definition of theCity Code. The amendment would address the following:

1. The existing language is not consistent with Minnesota State Building Coderequirements.

Floor area. The sum of the gross horizontal area of all floors of a building asmeasured in square feet from the exterior sides of the exterior walls, or from thecenterline ofparty walls separating attached buildings, but not including coveredporches that meet the requirements in Section 1325. 03 Subd 2.D; decks; any space

where the average floor-to-ceiling height is less than six feet; attached or detachedgarages; and other detached accessory structures.

Community Development Manager/ City Planner Mrosla indicated the definition for FloorArea was amended in 2007 to include an average height limit of less than six feet. The intent of

adding a height limit was to clarify what is a non- habitable basement. A habitable space is an areafor living, sleeping, eating or cooking. Habitable spaces do not include bathrooms, toilet rooms,

closets, halls, storage or utility spaces. In 2015 the Minnesota Building Code updated the sectionof the code regarding ceiling heights and habitable space. Prior to 2015, the code made it

impossible to add code- compliant spaces in older existing homes with low basement ceilings. Forexample, if you had abasement with a ceiling height of 6 feet 10 inches and you would be unableto modify the space to a livable area. As the table shown in the table, the updated building codestates various minimum ceiling height requirements depending on what is constructed in thebasement.

Community Development Manager/ City Planner Mrosla stated after speaking with city staffand the city attorney, it was determined to remove the height requirement and reference theMinnesota Building Code instead. This way, if minimum ceiling height is modified again in thefuture, staff doesn' t need to revise the zoning code. Additionally, the definition was alsoreworded for clarification and consistency with the building code and other municipalities.

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Community Development Manager/ City Planner Mrosla explained the definition for floor areais utilized when calculating floor area ratio ( FAR). The ratio is obtained by dividing the sum of abuilding' s overall habitable floor area by the amount of lot area. The FAR is one of the primarytools used to limit the bulk of a principle building on a property. Every zoning district had amaximum permitted FAR. Staff calculates FAR for any proposed additions, modifications andnew constructions permits to ensure the proposed project does not zoning district standards. Staffprovided further comment on the request and reported the Planning Commission recommendedapproval of the Ordinance amendment.

MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a

motion to adopt Ordinance # 2019- 004 Amending Chanter 13, Subsection

1305, 04, Definition of Floor Area of City Code and authorizing staff to

publish notice thereof.

Councilmember McClung reported the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on this itemat their last meeting and recommended approval unanimously.

The motion carried ( 5- 0).

C. Planning Case 19- 001 — Site Plan Review and Final Planned Unit

Development— Brausen Family Automotive Repair— 1310 west County RoadE

Community Development Manager/ City Planner Mrosla reported Brausen Automotive Repairhas been serving the community for over 50 years. The existing motorized vehicle service centerconsists of six ( 6) repair bays in their garage. Also onsite is approximately a 3, 000 square footservice station, with five( 5) fuel islands and an associated carwash. The applicant is requesting toremove the existing service station and carwash.

Community Development Manager/ City Planner Mrosla explained the applicant is requestingto construct a new 7, 978 square foot convenience store and a 1, 600 square foot carwash. The

proposed car wash will include a unique conveyor belt system to pull cars efficiently through thecar wash and reduce wait times. A typical car wash only allows one vehicle to enter the wash bayand thus requires significant vehicle stacking. The proposed conveyor belt system, which runsnon- stop, will reduce wait times and vehicle stacking as vehicles can enter the car wash five ( 5) toten ( 10) feet apart. The Kwik Trip Gas Station Located at 1756 Bunker Lake Boulevard inAndover has a similar conveyor belt car wash. Staff visited the site and observed the car wash.

On average vehicles took about two ( 2) minutes to go through the wash and had limited vehicle

queuing to enter the wash.

Community Development Manager/ City Planner Mrosla stated in addition, the applicant isproposing a 4, 505 square feet garage and repair bay addition. The proposed addition will add six6) additional repair bays. The existing garage, which is about 4, 540 square feet, will remain, as

will the existing fuel islands and canopy. However, the fagade of the existing garage will beupdated as part of this application. The applicant is not proposing any modification to the existingaccesses on County Road E.

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Community Development Manager/ City Planner Mrosla reported the City Council must makea finding as to whether or not the proposed application would adversely affect the surroundingneighborhood or the community as a whole based on the aforementioned factors. Staff and the

Planning Commission offer the following findings for consideration:

1. The property located at 1310 W County Road E is located in the B- 2 General BusinessDistrict.

2. The applicant has proposed a Final/ Master Planned Unit Development in order to addwork bays for automotive repairs and retail space for sales.

3. The applicant has submitted a Master and Final Planned Unit Development.

4. The Master PUD substantially conforms with the requirements of the City Code.5. Where the plan is not in conformance with the City Code, flexibility has been requested by

the applicant and/ or conditions have been placed on an approval that would mitigate the

nonconformity.

6. Flexibility through the PUD process has been requested in the following areas: minimumcaliper inches, building materials.

7. The proposed development plan meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the City

Code in the following areas: lot size, building coverage, landscape coverage, setbacks,street trees, perennials and shrubs, planting islands, drainage wetlands and flood plain treeselection, lighting, screening.

8. The Master PUD is in conformance with the Arden Hills 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The

property at 1310 W County Road E is guided for Community Mixed Use. CommunityMixed Use areas are intended to offer a broad range of retail, services, and office space to

meet community needs.

9. The application is not anticipated to create a negative impact on the immediate area or the

community as a whole.

Community Development Manager/ City Planner Mrosla recommended the followingconditions if a motion to approve is made:

1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the

conditions of approval. Any significant changes to the plans, as determined by the CityPlanner, shall require review and approval by the City Council.

2. This approval does not include signs. A separate sign permit is required for all proposed

signage. All signage shall meet the requirements of Sign District 4.

3. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a landscape financial security of $ 5, 000. 00

dollars shall be submitted. Landscape financial security is held for two full growingseasons.

4. Before construction, grading, or land clearing begins, trees or tree areas that are to bepreserved shall be visibly marked and city- approved tree protection fencing or othermethod shall be installed and maintained at the critical root zones of the trees to be

protected. The location of the fencing shall be in conformance with the approved treepreservation plan and approved by staff in writing.

5. All rooftop or ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be hidden from view with thesame materials used on the building in accordance with City Code requirements.

6. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall submit a materials board tobe approved in writing by staff.

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7. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall provide a snow removal andstorage plan detailing how snowfalls will be accommodated on site.

8. The Applicant shall be responsible for obtaining a land disturbance permit from the City' sEngineering Division prior to the commencement of any site activities as well as anynecessary right- of-way permits from the city and Ramsey County.

9. The Applicant shall be responsible for obtaining any other permits necessary from otheragencies, including but not limited to, MPCA, Rice Creek Watershed District, and RamseyCounty prior to the start of any site activities.

10. All disturbed boulevards shall be restored with sod.

11. The Applicant shall be responsible for protecting the proposed on- site storm sewerinfrastructure and components and any existing storm sewer from exposure to any and allstormwater runoff, sediments and debris during all construction activities. Temporarystormwater facilities shall be installed to protect the quality aspect of the proposed andexisting stormwater facilities prior to and during construction activities. Maintenance of

any and all temporary stormwater facilities shall be the responsibility of the Applicant.12. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Engineering Division shall review and

approve the utility plan in writing.13. The Applicant shall provide a minimum stacking of four( 4) vehicles for the car wash.14. Bollards or a similar material shall be placed between the carwash queue and the

convenience store parking lot and gas pumps to clearly delineate the carwash queuing area.15. After three ( 3) months of car wash operation, the Applicant and staff shall review traffic

operations. The Applicant shall implement any improvements recommended by the CityEngineer at that time.

16. Bike racks shall be provided.

17. If the need is identified by the City, the proof of parking spaces shall be installed.18. All light poles shall be a maximum of 25 feet in height, including base, and shall be

shoebox style, downward directed, with high- pressure sodium or LED lamps and flush

lens. Other than wash or architectural lighting, attached security lighting shall be shoeboxstyle, downward directed with flush lens. In addition, any entry lighting under canopiesshall be recessed and use a flush lens. Shields shall also be added as directed by the City.

19. No neon banding shall be permitted on the fuel canopy.20. No exterior storage shall be permitted onsite.

21. Overnight vehicle storage is prohibited. All overnight vehicle storage shall be stored

indoors.

22. The final design and orientation of the carwash will be determined prior to review by CityCouncil.

Mayor Grant stated he would like an amendment to Condition 19.

MOTION: Councilmember McClunE moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a

motion to approve Planning Case 19- 001 for a Site Plan Review and Final

PUD at 1310 West County Road E, based on the findings of fact and

submitted plans, as amended by the twenty- two( 22) conditions in the June 24,

2019, Report to the City Council.

Councilmember Scott stated his overriding concern for the property was safety. He asked if thesite had security cameras.

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Mr. Brausen reported the site had 16 security cameras at this time. He noted he would have 24 to30 high-def cameras after the improvements were complete.

Councilmember Holmes questioned if the trees on the east side of the property would beremoved.

Community Development Manager/ City Planner Mrosla reported these trees would bestaying. He commented further on the trees that would be removed to make room for the

redevelopment project.

Councilmember Holden recommended a condition be added to ensure that juniper bushes would

not be considered trees.

Councilmember Holmes supported this recommendation.

AMENDMENT: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember McClung

seconded a motion to add Condition 23 stating the Applicant shall add

15. 3 caliper inches of trees or provide cash in lieu. The amendment

carried ( 5- 0).

AMENDMENT: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember McClung

seconded a motion to add Condition 24 requiring the applicant to use a

rock faced concrete block on the building, which will match the

existing building material. The amendment carried (5-0).

AMENDMENT: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion

to amend Condition 19 to read no neon or LED banding shall be

permitted on the fuel canopy or free- standing monument signs.

Community Development Manager/ City Planner Mrosla explained one option for the Citywould be to allow recessed or shielded banding.

Councilmember Scott stated he opposed banning the banding as this could be a trademark issuefor some companies.

Councilmember Holmes indicated she supported the banding as it was part of the look orbranding for the store.

Councilmember Holden asked how close the residential houses were to the service station.

Community Development Manager/ City Planner Mrosla estimated the closest house was 800to 1, 000 feet away.

Councilmember Holden recommended Condition 19 address the fuel canopy and that a newcondition address banding on the building.

Mr. Brausen explained Holiday Stations had trademarked blue lighting on their buildings.

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Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion

to amend Condition 19 to read no neon or LED banding shall be

permitted on the fuel canopy or free- standing monument signs The

amendment carried 3- 2 ( Councilmembers Holmes and Scott opposed).

Mayor Grant stated he would like all building banding to be shielded.

Councilmember Scott recommended the term shielded be changed to indirect.

AMENDMENT: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion

to add Condition 25 to read LED/ neon building banding shall be

corniced.

Councilmember Holden requested further information regarding how lights would be cornicedor shielded.

Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla discussed the glow that would beprovided from corniced or shielded lights that were installed on a building.

Councilmember Holden recommended that Condition 25 have added language to require the

applicant to work with City staff if the lighting is deemed too bright.

AMENDMENT: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion

to add Condition 25 to read LED/neon building banding shall be

corniced or other means of indirect lighting, and if complaints are

received, the applicant shall work with City staff to make corrections

onsite. The amendment carried 4- 1 ( Councilmember Scott opposed).

Councilmember Scott stated this was a major reinvestment in this business in the community.He explained he was thrilled to see this business remaining in Arden Hills.

The amended motion carried ( 5- 0).

11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None.

12. COUNCIL COMMENTS

Councilmember Scott stated on Thursday, June 27 at 6: 00 p. m. a Neighborhood Meeting wouldbe held at City Hall to discuss a concept plan for the old Fire Station on New Brighton Road.

Councilmember McClung welcomed Todd Blomstrom to the City of Arden Hills.

Councilmember Holmes noted Precinct Two has moved from Valentine Hills Elementary Schoolto North Heights Church. She explained this change was due to construction that will be

occurring at the elementary school.

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Mayor Grant stated he would not be able to attend the Thursday, June 27 NeighborhoodMeeting.

Mayor Grant commented he looked forward to working with Todd Blomstrom.

ADJOURN

MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a

motion to adiourn. The motion carried unanimously( 5- 0).

Mayor Granj adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 9: 09 pn

fie Hanson David Grant

Clerk Mayor