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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – FEBRUARY 29, 2016 3 <br /> <br />Nick Roberts, Red Fox Business Center representative, understood his tenant would not be able <br />to move in until the issues were resolved with the City. He discussed why a change was made to <br />the building and explained why changes were made during construction. He assumed the new <br />windows would be fine; however, there were some design issues. In hindsight, he knew he had <br />made a mistake and wished he had come to the City. It was his hope he would be able to find a <br />solution that worked for everybody. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant discussed the previously approved plan and the process that was to be followed for <br />changes to the approved plan. He asked if the Council had questions for Mr. Roberts. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes requested further information on the changes that were made to the <br />building. <br /> <br />Mr. Roberts commented on the changes that were made to the building and noted several <br />windows were omitted. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes asked if Mr. Roberts had any suggestions on how additional windows <br />could be added. <br /> <br />Mr. Roberts stated windows could potentially be added, however, this would mean the existing <br />panels would have to be removed. He stated a concrete wall would also have to be constructed <br />between the windows and the electrical transformer. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes questioned if Mr. Roberts was thinking of leaving the building as is. <br /> <br />Mr. Roberts stated this was the case. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung inquired where the transformer was supposed to be located. <br /> <br />Mr. Roberts indicated there was discussion of moving the transformer to the south side of the <br />building, or move it within the building. However, this would have required the meters to be <br />visible from the street. <br /> <br />Councilmember Wicklund understood a mistake occurred. He stated this whole situation was a <br />non-issue for him. He encouraged the City and the Council to fast-track a solution and did not <br />want to see this mistake happen again. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant discussed the City’s options. He did not think it was reasonable to cut into the tip - <br />up concrete panels. He understood that one option would be for the building to remain as is. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if the proposed tenant would be the only occupant of the building. <br /> <br />Mr. Roberts stated he had two tenants ready to occupy the building. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden questioned if the occupancy of Building 2 could be tied to Building 1. <br />She explained this building was on a prominent corner. She stated the windows were placed on