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At this time Boston Scientific has postponedthe addition toBuilding 10and the construction of Building Kthat included the skyway addition. The future building additions and skyway still remain part of the approved Master Plan for the property and are part of the future plans of Boston Scientific; however, the temporary walkway is needed until apermanent solution is determined.Because of the change in the construction timeline, Boston Scientificis requesting an additionalfive (5) year extension on the use of the temporary walkway.If the skywayor other permanent solutionis constructed prior to the five(5) year deadline,the walkway would be required to be removed at that time. There is aCity water main that runs along the west side of Innovation Way. The original agreement states that if the water main needed any maintenance or repair, Guidant(now Boston Scientific)would be required to remove that portion of the walkway as necessary to access the water main. This section of the agreement would remain unchanged. The only amendment to the agreement at this time is the date on which the walkway would need to be removed by. Recommendation Boston Scientific would be requiredto remove the temporary walkwayifthe Agreement to Terminate Use expires. While apermanent connection between these two building would be preferred,the walkway does offer asheltered crossing for Boston Scientific employees. Additionally, the presence of the walkway, and the painted pedestrian crossingconnecting it, funnels the pedestrian access to a single area and provides pedestrian safety from vehicles traveling along Innovation Way. Staff is recommending approval of Planning Case14-007for a five (5) year extension forthe temporary walkway located on the Boston Scientific property subject to the following conditions: 1.The Agreement to Terminate Use between the City of Arden Hills and Cardiac Pacemakers Inc.(now known as Boston Scientific)would continue to apply and only the date for the removal of the walkway shall be amendedto reflect the February 1, 2019, removal date. 2.All previous conditions of approval shall continue to apply. Requested Action Motion to approve Planning Case 14-007for afive (5) year extension forthe use of the temporary walkway between Building 3 and Building 10on the Boston Scientific Campus. City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for January 27, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-007 -Boston Scientific -Temporary Walkway Extension\Memos_Reports_14-007 Page 2of 3