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