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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION— SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 13 <br /> Councilmember Wicklund did not want to see the City sacrifice 20 feet off the buildings when <br /> this was the critical element to the development. He recommended that the building height <br /> remain as proposed by the developer. <br /> Councilmember Holden did not understand how the additional two stories would affect the <br /> development and its restaurants. <br /> Mayor Grant requested the developer consider a connection from TCAAP to the opposite side of <br /> Highway 96. <br /> Councilmember Holmes did not believe a tunnel or bridge over Highway 96 was necessary. <br /> Mr. Lux asked if the Council would support the condominium towers being limited to 12,000 <br /> feet with a smaller floor plan. It was his opinion this would be necessary in order to differentiate <br /> between the condominium and apartment buildings. <br /> Councilmember Holmes did not like this idea. She supported the condominiums as previously <br /> presented by Alatus. <br /> Mayor Grant stated he talked with the Fire Chief and he has no problem with the 12 stories. <br /> Councilmember Holden indicated she would be willing to meet with Mr. Lux to discuss this <br /> further. <br /> Mr. Lux was available to meet with Councilmember.Holden on Wednesday afternoon. <br /> Mayor Grant requested Alatus provide the Council with information on the financial impact if <br /> the buildings were limited to ten and eight stories. <br /> Mr. Lux stated he would provide the Council with a price per foot for the top two floors of the <br /> condominium units. <br /> Mayor Grant encouraged the Council to work through the issues and concerns being voiced in <br /> order to reach a consensus. It was his hope that the Council could provide a 5-0 vote for the TRC <br /> and Master Plan amendments. <br /> Councilmember McClung agreed it would be important to have five supportive votes. <br /> Councilmember Wieklund understood he was late entering this entire process. However, he <br /> also knew that the composition of the City Council could change again come January. <br /> Ms. Kvilvang recommended the October 3 City Council worksession address plan refinement <br /> with the final reading of the document on October 17. Further discussion ensued regarding the <br /> corporate campus and office/retail space. <br /> Councilmember Holden noted that the thumb property could go as high as 15 stories. <br />