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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—DECEMBER 21, 2015 6 E. Retail and Thrift Store (Resale)Establishments Discussion City Planner Streff requested the Council provide direction regarding a potential revision to the Zoning Code as it pertains to Retail Sales and Service and Thrift Store (Resale) businesses. He stated per the City Attorney's recommendation, City staff created two separate distinct definitions to clarify the difference between "Retail Sales and Service" and "Thrift Store" establishments. City Planner Streff asked if the Council supports creating a new land use category and CUP criteria for Thrift Stores and if so, in which Zoning Districts should Thrift Stores be permitted, conditional or not permitted. A discussion ensued regarding how other cities have addressed their zoning challenges, current Arden Hills' Zoning District descriptions, and potential Zoning Code changes. The City Council agreed that B4 is the recommended Zoning District that will permit Thrift Stores as a conditional use. A short discussion ensued regarding the City's CUP guidelines, Accessory Use definition and the IFlex Zoning District. F. Kimley-Horn Master Plan Contract Completion Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated the Kimley-Horn Master Plan contract that was approved by the City Council on April 29, 2013, had three primary components which have been satisfactorily completed. Some of the subcomponents have not been completed and will be addressed later during the TCAAP redevelopment. Kimley-Horn is requesting final payment on the contract in the amount of$5,650.28. Councilmember Holden asked about the reference in the November 17, 2015, memo from Kimley- Horn, regarding "additional scenarios to assess County Road I access" as she did not remember the Council requesting this. Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated the additional modeling was related to the Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR). A discussion ensued regarding the streetscape-related items that were not completed per the contract and what these items entail. Community Development Director Hutmacher asked if the Council would be prepared to issue final payment on the contract if Kimley-Horn can provide estimates regarding annual maintenance and right- of-way costs as well as pond maintenance costs. A discussion ensued regarding utilizing a single garbage hauler in the TCAAP area. The Council directed staff to collect more information regarding this as well as the costs for the various maintenance items.