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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – December 9, 2015 5 Commissioner Holewa moved and Commissioner Neururer seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 15-023 to amend Section 1130.08 of the City Subdivision Code pertaining to public use dedications, as presented in the Decemb er 9, 2015, report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried 5-1 (Zimmerman opposed). UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS None. COMMENTS AND REPORTS A. Report from the City Council Councilmember Holmes updated the Planning Commission on City Council activities from the November 30, 2015, Regular Meeting, stating the City Council approved Ordinance Number 2015-010 (Planning Case 15-019) amending Section 1325.05, Subd. 8(F) of the City Code. The Ordinance clarifies the commercial and multi-family residential façade transparency requirements included in the B-2 and B-3 District Design Standards. The Planning Commission reviewed this item at their meeting on November 4, 2015, and recommended approval (5-0). Councilmember Holmes indicated that the City Council also approved Ordinance Number 2015-011 (Planning Case 15-022) amending Section 1325.09, Subd. 4(A) of the City Code. The Ordinance clarifies that wireless antennas do not necessarily need to complement or support the principal use they are associated with and may be treated as a secondary use as well as an accessory use. The Planning Commission reviewed this item at their meeting on November 4, 2015, and recommended approval (5-0). Councilmember Holmes reported the Council recently approved a franchise agreement with CenturyLink, which would bring competition to Comcast in the cable market. She indicated the Council would be holding a Truth in Taxation hearing on December 14th at 7:00 p.m. She then discussed the proposed tax levy. She encouraged those interested in serving as a City Council member to apply at City Hall before December 15th. Councilmember Holmes congratulated the entire Community Development Department for receiving the Leaders in Local Government award for the City’s business expansion and retention program. This award was presented to the City on November 17th by the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce. Community Development Director Hutmacher thanked the members of the Economic Development Commission and Economic Development Authority, and other community volunteers as well, for assisting the City with its business expansion and retention efforts. Councilmember Holmes congratulated Associate Planner Bachler for recently passing the American Institute of Certified Planners Exam. The Planning Commission congratulated Associate Planner Bachler on his achievement.