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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 5, 2013 12 by the three conditions in the June 5, 2013, report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). REPORTS A.Report from the City Council Councilmember McClung updated the Planning Commission on City Council activities from the May 13, 2013, City Council Meetingnoting the City Council voted to approve Planning Case 13- 005 for a sign standard adjustment at 1195 County Road E and Planning Case 13-006 for a sign standard adjustment at the Ramsey County TCAAP property. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of these two items at their May 8, 2013, regular meeting. May 13, 2013, City Council Work Session ordinance and code enforcement practices. Following the presentation, there was a discussion regarding what additional measures the City should take to better address code enforcement issues. Discussion ensured regarding the concerns surrounding rental properties and code enforcement issues. May 28, 2013, City Council Meeting Staff presented a concept plan for the triangle parcel located at 3151 Lake Johanna Boulevard. Included in the plan are a gateway sign, tree plantings, seating areas, and general landscaping. The City Council approved the concept plan and directed staff to move forward with implementing the plan. May 28, 2013, City Council Work Session Kimley Horn presented a draft version of the Public Involvement Plan (PIP) for the TCAAP master planning process. The PIP identifies the goals and expected outcomes of the public involvement process, project stakeholders, public involvement tools, and project schedule. Staff noted the Joint Development Authority will review the PIP at its June 5, 2013 meeting before it goes back to the City Council for formal approval. Staff presented draft versions of the Parks and Open Space Ordinance and Park Preserve Ordinance. These drafts incorporated the comments staff received from the Planning Commission at their April 3, 2013 meeting regarding the two ordinances. Staff received feedback on the drafts and will make additional revisions before bringing the ordinances back to the Planning Commission for a formal hearing. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated the Planning Commission would be holding a thrdth Special Meeting on June 19 and has moved their July 3 meeting to July 10. B.Planning Commission Comments and Requests Commissioner Thompson asked how many openings the Planning Commission had at this time. Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated the Commission had one permanent opening and one alternate opening. She encouraged those interested in serving to contact City Hall for additional information.