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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 13, 2012 6 City Planner Beekman stated the size of a structure and its location on the property are addressed in the zoning code amendment. In addition, lot coverage requirements and floor area ratio are discussed, along with minimum setbacks. Councilmember Holmes commented site line concerns were discussed by the Planning Commission. She noted that neighbors' opinions are irrelevant on variance criteria. City Planner Beekman indicated this was correct, while neighbor comments were taken into consideration, the variance criteria does not hinge on approval by the neighbors of the request. MOTION: Councilmember Tamble moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve Ordinance 2012-001 in Planning Case 12-001 to amend Section 1325.03 Subd. 2.1) of the Zoning Code and approve publishing a summary of Ordinance 2012-001. The motion carried 4-1 (Holden opposed). 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Update on Roseville Joint Powers Agreement for Engineering Services Public Works Director Maurer stated he and the City Administrator have been discussing with the City of Roseville changes to the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for engineering services. Both parties were open to making changes which would remove the minimum number of hours to be used by Arden Hills and would also eliminate a Roseville staff member having office hours in Arden Hills City Hall. Public Works Director Maurer indicated on January 23, 2012, the Roseville City Council authorized the funding of a staff engineer position from the Water, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Funds effective July 1, 2012. Kris Giga is slated to fill this position. On January 30, 2012, he and the City Administrator had a follow-up meeting with Roseville and were told that the proposed changes to the JPA were acceptable to staff. A formal letter has been drafted requesting that the JPA be modified to have no minimum number of annual hours or a Roseville staff member with office hours at Arden Hills City Hall. Staff feels it will be advantageous to still have a JPA with Roseville to allow for the sharing of engineering staff if the opportunity arises. The modified JPA would come before the Council as a future agenda item. Councilmember Holmes expressed concern with the hiring of a new Assistant City Engineer when the JPA was not finalized. Public Works Director Maurer was not concerned as Roseville is willing to take Kris Giga back into Roseville fully funding her position. City Administrator Klaers stated the revised JPA should be before the Council February 27, 2012, or March 12, 2012. He indicated the revised agreement is modeled after the Roseville and Maplewood JPA and allowed for the use of Roseville employees when needed without an hourly or dollar commitment.