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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – MAY 29, 2018 16 <br /> <br />gateway sign. She discussed how important Land O’Lakes and Boston Scientific were to the <br />City and noted both were located adjacent to this intersection. <br /> <br />Mr. McKinney reported his client would be coming into the City and would be spending <br />millions of dollars to renovate this property, bringing it to a better and higher use. In addition, <br />the new business would be drawing people from all over the community to Arden Hills. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes commented she was of the opinion if the sign had stated Primrose of <br />Arden Hills, the Council would not be discussing a gateway sign. However, she noted that the <br />applicant would not be responsible for building the gateway sign, but rather would only be <br />providing the City with an easement. <br /> <br />Mc. McKinney stated he would support considering an easement with his client and City staff. <br />He requested the Council not hold up this project based on an idea that had not been considered <br />by the Council until this evening. He suggested the Council create a condition for approval that <br />would direct staff to create an easement for the property and that construction not be further <br />delayed. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant indicated he still supported the Council delaying action on this item to the June 11 <br />City Council meeting. He stated he would like the City to better define the easement prior to <br />granting approval of the Planning Case. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes did not agree. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung commented the 60-day deadline of June 22 was the first 60 days and <br />noted this could be extended an additional 60 days by the City if deemed necessary. He stated he <br />was not encouraging this but explained the City did have time to do their due diligence. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked if staff believed they would have enough time to come back to the Council <br />with a recommendation on the gateway sign easement by June 11. <br /> <br />City Planner Bachler stated staff could complete the work on their end and would have to <br />ensure the applicant was in agreement with the direction the City was heading. <br /> <br />Mr. McKinney commented he would be willing to work with the City to resolve this matter. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes requested staff speak with the Fire Marshall regarding access in and <br />around the site and have a report regarding this matter at the June 11 meeting. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden indicated she could support approval of this Planning Case tonight <br />with conditions addressing the fire lane concerns and the easement for a gateway sign being <br />addressed by staff and the applicant. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant recommended that the item be delayed in order to provide staff with an adequate <br />amount of time to review the issues.