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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 18, 20136 <br /> <br />Molly Behymer <br />, Creative Catering, explained she had spoken with Staples, Arden Plaza and <br />ng parking. She commented her parking needs would be mostly after business <br />hours and on weekends. She stated that several of the local hotels provide shuttle services. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung <br /> did not object to the proposed use for the facility. However, he did <br />have concerns with the parking. He did not see how the site would be competitive if the property <br />did not have enough parking to meet the needs of her customers. <br /> <br />Ms. Behymer <br /> proposed having valet parking and shuttle service available. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> questioned how many catering events would be held at the banquet facility on a <br />yearly basis. <br /> <br />Ms. Behymer <br /> stated that events would be held on Friday and Saturday evenings. She explained <br />her reason for the proposal was that the banquet facility would allow her to operate her business <br />from a single location. She stated that banquet space was needed in this area of the metro. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> asked what vision the applicant had for the retail bays. <br /> <br />Ms. Behymer <br /> indicated her original thought was to have DJ services and a wedding rental <br />business located in this space. She stated this would not have to be the case, but that it could <br />provide one-stop shopping for brides. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes <br /> commented there were no banquet spaces available in Arden Hills. It <br />was her opinion that people would still attend the reception even if they had to cross the street to <br />park. She indicated she would only be able to support this application if the shared parking <br />situation was resolved. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> comments this evening noting there was support for the <br />proposed catering and banquet facilities at the site. However, there was concern with the amount <br />of parking available onsite and in close proximity. He recommended the applicant speak with the <br />Fire Chief and the County Sheriff regarding safety concerns. <br /> <br /> <br />E.Discussion Regarding the Possible Cancellation of the December 30, 2013, City <br />Council Meeting <br /> <br />City Clerk Dietl <br /> questioned if the Council wanted to meet on December 30, 2013. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br /> was in favor of canceling this meeting. The Council was in agreement. <br /> <br /> <br />D.Planning Case 13-004 Zoning Code Amendment Parks and Open Space <br />District and Conservation District <br /> <br />Community Development Intern Bachler <br />requested the Council review Ordinance Number <br />2013-010 for amendments to Section 1320 of the Zoning Code related to the proposed <br />Conservation District, and also Ordinance Number 2013-011 for amendments to Section 1305.04 <br />and Section 1320 of the Zoning Code related to the proposed Parks and Open Space District. He <br />