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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 11, 2018 5 Finance Director Bauman reported the City typically recoups at least 90% of the delinquent utilities through assessments. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution 2018-041 Adopting and Confirming Quarterly Special Assessments for Delinquent Utilities Finance Director Bauman requested the Council adopt a Resolution confirming quarterly special assessments for delinquent utilities. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2018-041 Adopting and Confirming Ouarterly Special Assessments for Delinquent Utilities. The motion carried (5-0). 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Planning Case 18-010—4061 Lexington Avenue North—Site Plan Review City Planner Bachler stated the City Council previously discussed Planning Case 18-010 at their meeting on May 29, 2018. This application was tabled to allow staff time to work with Primrose Schools on a possible gateway sign easement and to address site plan concerns with the Lake Johanna Fire Department. Staff has completed work on these items and is bringing this planning case back for further review by the City Council. City Planner Bachler commented Primrose Schools is a national system of private preschools that provide child care and early education. There are currently over 300 centers nationally, including 17 locations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. Primrose is considering purchasing the property located at 4061 Lexington Avenue for a daycare center and has requested a Site Plan Review to complete site modifications. City Planner Bachler explained the subject property is currently owned by Bremer Bank and includes an approximately 18,000 gross square foot bank and office building. Primrose would remodel the existing building to include 12 daycare rooms for up to 176 children ranging from infants to school-aged children. The basement of the building would be utilized for food preparation, staff space, a conference room, and storage. Primrose would only be completing minor modifications to the building's exterior, such as installing new doors. City Planner Bachler reported the parking stalls and drive lanes on the west and south side of the building would be replaced with a 13,500 square foot playground area. The proposed playground would include a variety of different types of equipment for different age groups, including play structures, swing sets, and a basketball hoop. The parking area on the north side of the building would be modified to include two one-way drive lanes with diagonal parking stalls. Six new