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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – APRIL 3, 2013 9 Commissioner Hames stated Commissioner Holewa had asked about buildings on parkland that are used to maintain the parkland. Commissioner Holewa stated if a building is constructed in a park that was not used for the park, it would have to be mitigated by the City Council. Chair Larson stated the drafts seem sufficiently flexible. Chair Larson asked if tools are in place for eliminating encroachment. Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler stated the City of Roseville has a Park and Recreation District with detailed design standards. He stated there is a provision that talks about requiring any building that goes into a park, have a setback. Chair Larson stated he is more concerned about properties adjoining open space. City Planner Meagan Beekman stated the tools are in place to manage that. Commissioner Thompson referred to Attachment F and Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler stated that is from Brooklyn Park. Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler stated all questions were addressed by commissioners. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS None COMMENTS AND REPORTS A.Report from the City Council Councilmember McClung reviewed at the March 11, 2013, City Council Meeting, Matthew Bachler was appointed to the position of Community Development Intern. Matthew comes to the City with a Master’s of City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He also worked for a year, during his Master’s program, as an intern for the City of Philadelphia. He recently moved to Minneapolis. Matthew will make an excellent addition to the Community Development Department as we proceed with the AUAR and Master Planning of the TCAAP property. It is anticipated that Matthew will assist Community Development Staff with zoning code amendment, economic development activities, and day to day planning tasks. March 18, 2013, City Council Work Session The City Council held a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss the 2013 Work Plan, and other planning related items. March 25, 2013, City Council Regular Meeting The City Council unanimously approved Planning Case 13-001 for a variance request at 1455 Skiles Lane. This item was previously approved by the Planning Commission at their March 6, 2013, regular meeting. Councilmember McClung attended the Open House for the Highway 96 project. Some work has begun along 96. It is anticipated in early May 2013 Highway 96 will close (East – West). Continued access will remain for Big Ten and Shearer Brothers. An agenda item has been added to each Council Meeting for updates on the 694 Project including Highways 10 and 96.