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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 26, 2018 12 City Planner Bachler commented on the City's landscaping plan requirements and noted staff would work with the developer to address the variety of tree species and the location of trees in proximity to the wetland. Councilmember Holmes questioned if this was asking too much from the developer. City Attorney Jamnik indicated the Council would not be asking too much from the developer to revise the tree species to ensure they survive two years. Mayor Grant reviewed the direction that was being given to staff regarding the landscaping plan and recommended staff work with the developer and that the tree species be modified to ensure the trees planted do not die in the first two years. Councilmember Holden reviewed some of the concerns raised by residents. She explained a request was made to have another retaining wall to save additional trees and noted the Council could not make this a requirement given the fact the landscaping plan had already been approved. She asked who would be responsible for the cost of replacing a driveway over an easement area. City Attorney Jamnik reported the property owner would be responsible for this expense. MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Scott seconded a motion to approve the Horita Acres Development Contract with Timothy Horita at 3685 New Brighton Road based on the City Council approval of Planning Case 17-029 on March 12,2018. The motion carried (5-0). MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Scott seconded a motion to approve the Encroachment Agreements for Lot 1 and Lot 2 in the Horita Acres subdivision at 3685 New Brighton Road based on the City Council approval of Planning Case 17-029 on March 12,2018. The motion carried (5- 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Scott reported the Third Annual Scoops for Troops event would be held on Sunday, April 291n Councilmember McClung commented he was pleased to see the City Council was moving forward with completing several important trails in the City. He believes these trails would assist the City in creating vital connections. Councilmember Holmes stated she was accepting articles for the April newsletter at this time. Councilmember Holden requested staff provide the Council with information on roads in the City that could be overlaid this summer.