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5 also includes a link between the two new buildings that will better connect them visually and provide additional common space. • A revision in the construction sched- ule to reflect the delayed starting date on the brownstones. The original plan called for completion of the project by spring of 2015. The amendment would require Presbyterian Homes to obtain a Grading and Erosion Control Permit and begin preliminary site work by December 31 of this year and to begin construction of the buildings by June 30, 2015. All final improve- ments, including landscaping, would need to be completed by December 31, 2016. • Reallocation of the four hospice units that were to be constructed in the Lakeview Building to the brownstone buildings as independent senior units, increasing the number of units from 36 to 40. Since Presbyterian Homes decided not to implement a hospice program, the designated space is now being used as storage and will not be used for residential purposes. This request would not increase the total of 410 dwelling units approved in the original Master PUD. • A change in the conditions in the PUD agreement to allow for the removal of the required speed bumps on the County Road D driveway if the traffic study to be completed one year following the completion of the redevelopment project supports such removal. Presbyterian Homes continued from page 1 The City Council considered this request at its October 27 meeting. The PUD amendments were described and illustrat- ed by City staff, following which Pamela Belz of Senior Housing Partners, repre- senting Presbyterian Homes, answered questions posed by Council members. During discussion, the Council added requirements for additional screening landscaping at the corner of Lake Johanna Boulevard and County Road D and bike racks for the new buildings. It stipulated that any lighting issues be resolved within thirty days. The fourth amendment was changed to state that the City Council will revisit the need for traffic calming measures following the traffic study. With these changes and the original conditions required by the Planning Commission, Planning Case 14-031 was approved. Twin Cities Free Market: Save money, save the earth, make someone’s day! The Twin Cities Free Market (www.twincitiesfreemarket.org), a program of Eureka Recycling, is an Internet listing service for residents who want to give or get free goods in reusable condition for the home, garage, and garden. Eureka Recycling has recently updated the site to make navigating the site even easier. Come check it out. You’ll be surprised at how fast items can be taken off your hands! You can include a brief description and up to two photos of your item. Giving away or getting items on Twin Cities Free Market is quick, easy, free, and it’s good for the environment!The amount of the City’s maxi- mum 2015 levy increase was incorrectly stated in a story in the No- vember edition of Arden Hills Notes. The levy might increase by as much as $165,500. The Council was expected to make a final decision at its December 8 meeting. Look for details in the Janu- ary/February issue. Correction Time to make that year-end donation? When you’re making decisions about what organiza- tions to support at year’s end, consider the Arden Hills Foundation. The Foundation is dedicated to im- proving life in Arden Hills for the people who live and work here. Learn more by contacting Foundation Board Member Fran Holmes at franh1116@aol.com.