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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — NOVEMBER 14, ?016 5 Councilmember McClung preferred to have a sidewalk connection. However, he stated he did not support either of the options presented by staff. He recommended the PUD Agreement move forward without a sidewalk connection. Councilmember Holden asked if the sidewalk connection could be recorded in the Final PUD and that it be constructed at a later date when future tenants were located within Arden Plaza. Interim City Planner Zweber recommended a cash payment be taken by the City in the amount of the engineer's estimate for the sidewalk connection and that an easement be received from Arden Plaza in alignment with Option 1. Councilmember Holden supported this recommendation. Mayor Grant also supported this suggestion. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Brotzler recommended that a timeframe be set on the sidewalk connection. Mayor Grant recommended this be determined by the City Attorney within the agreement. Councilmember Holmes believed it would be easy for pedestrians to cross over the grass during the summer months but questioned how pedestrians would cross the property during the winter months. She was of the opinion it was not fair to force MedExpress to pay for a sidewalk. that benefited another property. She recommended the sidewalk connection not proceed. Councilmember Holden believed Arden Plaza would greatly benefit through a sidewalk connection. Councilmember Holmes called the question. MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to direct staff to invest the option of creating an escrow in the amount of $6,000 for the sidewalk connection between Arden Plaza, MedExpress and the City. The motion carried (4-0). B. Planning Case 16-031 — Land O'Lakes — PUD Amendment — 4001 Lexington Avenue North This item was approved on the Consent Agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS