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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 25, 2013 12 City Planner Streff commented that the City received the completed application for this request on September 9, 2013. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statute, the City was required to act on this request by November 5, 2013, (60 days), unless the City provided the petitioner with written reasons for an additional 60-day review period. City Planner Streff reported that the petitioner was notified by November 5, 2013, of the City's request for an additional 60-day review period. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statute, the City must now act on this request by January 4, 2014, (120 days). The City may, at the request of the applicant, extend the review period beyond the initial 120 days. AMENDMENT: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to amend Condition 5 which shall read, no traditional undergraduate programs shall be implemented on the site until 2016-2017 school year. Councilmember McClung explained that the proposed amendment would ensure that the trail connection would be safely completed prior to bringing traditional students to the Pine Tree campus. Councilmember Holden supported the proposed amendment. Councilmember Holmes did not want to see this amendment proceed. She does not feel it is the City's position to decide when undergraduates could begin to migrate to this facility and recommended the proposed phasing by Bethel address this matter. Patrick Mazorol, Senior Vice President for University Relations at Bethel University, requested 2015 be the year in which Bethel be allowed to have undergraduate programs at the Pine Tree campus. He understood the safety concerns, but explained the trail will only be used four or five months out of the year. He anticipated that during the winter months the majority of students will be taking the shuttle. Mayor Grant asked if the Pine Tree property will be used for summer school. Mr. Mazorol anticipated that the main campus will be utilized for summer school. Councilmember Holden commented that the trail will be used in the winter months as students were seen walking to broom ball fields in the winter months. Mayor Grant stated that the trail will be used by both students and Arden Hills' residents when completed. The amendment failed (2-3) (Holmes, Werner and Mayor Grant opposed). Councilmember Holden referred to Attachment H in the staff report and indicated that the applicant is proposing to have 16,000 square feet of classroom space under Bethel's Likely Use Scenario. It is her opinion that of the 189,804 square feet available, only 16,000 square feet of