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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—OCTOBER 21, 2013 9 Councilmember McClung agreed this language needed to be addressed. He recommended the language read"awnings or overhangs shall be provided at a buildings primary entry way". City Planner Streff suggested staff review this language further and come back with a recommendation. Councilmember Holden was in favor of keeping the word "prohibited" and not "discouraged" regarding the monotony of the architectural design. Councilmember Holmes asked if outdoor plantings were covered in the design standards. Mayor Grant questioned if the Council wanted to require outdoor seating and fencing for restaurants in the B-2 district. Councilmember Holden did not oppose this requirement. Community Development Intern Bachler indicated that if a restaurant was looking to locate in the B-2 district and this requirement did not fit their use, the matter could be further discussed with the Council. G. Discussion Regarding the Carroll's Furniture Property City Administrator Klaers explained that staff has been in contact with the broker for the Carroll's property and he understands that the property is being marketed for $450,000. According to Ramsey County tax records, this is the approximate value for the land. He was not certain of the cost to demolish and remove the existing building. City Administrator Klaers commented that according to the broker,there have been a number of prospects that have expressed interest in the property. All of the prospects have indicated they would reuse the existing building in a manner that was consistent with City ordinances. Staff plans to work with any new owner on driveway improvements, a sidewalk easement, and building fagade improvements. Mayor Grant questioned the level of interest the Council had in purchasing this property. Councilmember Holden stated that the City may also have to purchase land for a sidewalk. City Administrator Klaers indicated this would have to be further reviewed and it depends on the interpretation of the easement. He noted that a sidewalk through this property would reduce the number of parking stalls. Councilmember Holden was in favor of offering the bank $250,000 for the Carroll's property. She indicated this was a pivotal piece of property in the downtown business district. Councilmember McClung anticipated that the City would have to pay to litigate the property for a sidewalk if it did not purchase the property outright.