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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 31, 2015 10 Mayor Grant suggested that discussion by the Council be limited to the City Attorney's recommendation. Councilmember Woodburn did not believe City Code should have dissonant matters and for that reason recommended that the definitions be further clarified. It was his opinion that the current code language was extremely confusing when defining accessory and secondary uses. City Attorney Jamnik advised that some of the definitions within the Code were fairly broad. He explained that he could further wordsmith the Code. Councilmember McClung inquired if the City Attorney believed his proposed changes provided sufficient clarity for the regulation of cellular antennas. City Attorney Jamnik believed this to be the case, but stated that he would be more than happy to address the dissonant matters brought up by Councilmember Woodburn. Mayor Grant was not in favor of unwrapping the entire City Code and its current definitions. For that reason, he supported staff's recommendation. Councilmember McClung supported the City Attorney's code amendments as well. Councilmember Woodburn deferred this issue to the remaining City Council. Councilmember Holden supported the City Attorney and his recommendation. MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to support the recommendations of the City Attorney regarding the regulation of cellular antennas. Councilmember Woodburn questioned the approval process for the revision of the cellular antenna regulations in the Zoning Code. Associate Planner Bachler reviewed the Zoning Code amendment process with the Council. He commented that the Planning Commission would hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to the City Council on this matter. Councilmember Woodburn did not believe that the proposed revisions were technical enough to require a hearing in October. City Attorney Jamnik suggested a hearing be held in November after additional review by staff. The motion carried (5-0). 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None.