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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—FEBRUARY 19, 2013 6 Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that the City Attorney is aware of the issues and has been actively working on them. She noted that the enforcement process is in place, and issues are being dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that the Economic Development Authority (EDA) has been meeting, and they are working on their 2013 Work Plan. She indicated that there will be a State-of-the-City address in 2013 and other ideas are being discussed to increase business contacts. Public Works Director Maurer presented an overview of the Public Works goals worksheet. Mayor Grant inquired about the SCADA system being abandoned from the goals. Public Works Director Maurer stated that due to Council's approval of purchasing the Omni system, which is more cost-effective, there is no longer a need to pursue the SCADA system so that is why it has been abandoned from the worksheet. D. Lexington Station Concept PUD Review City Planner Beekman stated that the Robert's Development Company is requesting a concept review of a possible Planned Unit Development (PUD) at the southwest corner of Red Fox Road and Lexington Avenue. She introduced the applicant, Nick Roberts, and two of the people who are working with him on the project: Christian Hendrie, with Hoefler Architects, LLC, and Tim Gilbert, with Roberts Management Group. City Planner Beekman explained that the applicant is present tonight seeking feedback from the City Council on the development concept. She noted that a formal application will be subject to the full review process, and will include a public hearing with the Planning Commission as well as City Council review. City Planner Beekman stated that the landscaping requirements have not been discussed at this time. The Roberts Development Company is looking to demolish the building and replace it with approximately 15,000 square feet of retail space. She noted that they propose to remove three driveways and connect the parcels for better internal circulation. Mayor Grant noted that the proposed intersection lines up with Target's intersection. He inquired if that is part of Phase I of the development plan. Nick Roberts, building owner and applicant, confirmed that the plan would be to line up the intersections as part of Phase I. Councilmember Holden inquired if the Robert's Development Company utilized the Shoreview traffic analysis. Mr. Roberts stated that his company did have access to that particular traffic study.