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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JUNE 15, 2015 4 <br /> <br />Mr. Roberts commented that each week the project was pushed back, it put him closer to winter. <br />It was his hope that the City could provide him with direction to keep the project moving forward. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if the blue panels were more expensive than the others. <br /> <br />Mr. Roberts reported there was a slight upcharge for the blue panels. He requested that the <br />Council approve of the sandblasted band around the back of the building. He believed that this <br />would enhance the rear elevation of the building. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes suggested that a second band be considered below the top band to add <br />additional interest. <br /> <br />Mr. Roberts stated that this could be done, but it would increase the expense of the building <br />façade. <br /> <br />The Council discussed additional options for the building façade. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woodburn supported the applicant’s proposal to add the sandblasted banding. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes agreed. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung stated that he could live with the sandblasting. He did not want to see <br />the building delayed another year. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant suggested that the ends of the building be slightly raised to enhance the <br />architectural features on the building. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden disagreed with the applicant’s proposal. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher affirmed that a majority of the Council was in <br />agreement that the sandblasted band met with the conditions of approval. <br /> <br />C. TCAAP Comprehensive Plan Amendment <br /> <br />City Planner Streff stated that at the June 8, 2015, work session, the Council began discussion <br />on the TCAAP Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA). Redlined versions of each updated <br />chapter were provided to the Council. Staff noted that the Council revisions were highlighted. He <br />explained that Kimley-Horn representatives were in attendance to discuss the CPA in further <br />detail. <br /> <br />Michael Lamb, Kimley Horn, provided comment on the improvements planned for <br />transportation, infrastructure and utilities. He discussed the CPA noting that it was focused on the <br />overall system and system impacts. The population projections were also discussed and <br />comparisons with Met Council numbers were provided. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden requested further information on the pinch point on the north-south trail <br />shown on Attachment C.