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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 15 only a total of 166 acres. She wanted to see the City taking care of its B-2, B-3 and B-4 districts. She discussed the reduced benefits of increasing the size of institutional uses within the City. She feared how the City would balance the proposed 25% limit on higher education uses in the B-2 district. She recommended the Council not allow classroom/office outside of the Institutional Zoning District. Councilmember Holmes agreed with Councilmember Holden, however, she would advocate for the 25% limit continuing. She commented on the Winona case and explained she supported the City limiting the amount of institutional uses within the B-2 zoning district. She explained the City already had the Anderson Center within the B-2 zoning district, which would have to be grandfathered in. Councilmember Holden understood the Anderson Center was located within the B-2 district, but clarified no other user would be allowed in the B-2 district because of the size of the Anderson Center. Mayor Grant stated the concept of 25% was not a place he wanted to go. He feared the two universities in the City would then be competing for space. He understood that both colleges were looking to expand and increase their enrollment and he did not want the City pitting the two entities against each other. Councilmember McClung explained he was struck by the report and the findings within. He believed that Arden Hills was in a unique position with nearly a 1:1 for its student to resident ratio. He stated he would like to see the two universities growing and expanding onto their own campuses. He feared that the 25% would start a war between the two entities, which would make it increasingly more difficult for local businesses to find space. Councilmember Holden stated she would like to see staff come up with a better definition for office. Councilmember McClung agreed this had to be more clearly defined. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to receive the Commercial, Industrial, and Higher Education Study report prepared by WSB & Associates and dated August 30, 2017. The motion carried (5-0). Councilmember Holden requested Ordinance 2017-005 be amended stating the fourth whereas should reflect the City Council received the Commercial, Industrial, and Higher Education Study report. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to approve Resolution 2017-032 amending Ordinance 2017-005 stating the fourth whereas should reflect the City Council received the Commercial, Industrial, and Higher Education Study report. The motion carried (5-0).