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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—FEBRUARY 21, 2012 2 <br /> was responding to the feedback received by the Council last Monday. Options were being <br /> investigated at this time and a public informational meeting may be scheduled in the future. <br /> City Planner Beekman indicated she received a phone call on February 14th from the Salvation <br /> Army asking what the next step would be for their proposal. She encouraged them to speak with <br /> their neighbors regarding the plan. If the Council had no interest, staff could pass this information <br /> along to the Salvation Army. <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated it may be premature to meet with the neighbors until the Council <br /> has considered approving the zoning code amendment. She explained the potential facility for the <br /> Salvation Army should also be discussed further so people understand what is proposed. <br /> Councilmember Werner questioned if the non-profit status of the Salvation Army would change <br /> the property taxes on the warehouse. He questioned the revenues that were gained by the City in <br /> the past. <br /> Mayor Grant stated this was the case as the property would go from taxable to non-taxable. <br /> City Planner Beekman explained the site generated $9,300 a year in property taxes from the site <br /> for the City of Arden Hills. <br /> Councilmember Holden requested further information on the entire amount of taxes paid for the <br /> property. She was also interested in touring the Salvation Army facility in Minneapolis. <br /> City Planner Beekman questioned how the Council would like staff to proceed with this issue. <br /> Councilmember Holmes indicated the zoning code amendment issue would need to be further <br /> discussed by the Council before the public meeting was held. <br /> Councilmember Tamble agreed with this suggestion. He explained there was a lot of <br /> information for the Council to consider. He was also interested in touring the Minneapolis <br /> facility. He requested further information on the benefits to the host City for this facility. <br /> Mayor Grant was fine with reviewing the issue further, but stated he was not in favor of making <br /> a zoning code amendment. <br /> City Planner Beekman asked what other information the Council needed on the issue. <br /> Mayor Grant suggested the Council forward questions and thoughts to staff regarding this issue. <br /> The item could be brought back to a future work session for further discussion. <br /> Holiday Inn Proposal <br /> City Planner Beekman stated staff met today with representatives to discuss the Holiday Inn <br /> project. Staffs recommendation will be to deny the application. <br /> Mayor Grant questioned why staff was recommending denial of the request. <br />