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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 4 Councilmember Holmes liked the larger setback and changing parking requirements so it doesn't have to be behind the building. Councilmember McClung wondered if other cities had some of the same issues. Interim City Planner Kansier said some businesses are being creative and making areas that look like windows but have photos in them to give the appearance of a window. She said they can look at other cities to see how they are wording their ordinances. She reminded the Council that PUDs and plans that have already been approved will remain in effect even if they make changes. F. US Frontage Road, Prior Avenue to Highway 96 — Potential Turn Back Public Works Director/City Engineer Sue Polka stated that MnDOT has requested a Release of Right of Way for the frontage road along US 10 between Prior Ave and Highway 96. Public Works currently maintains the road and the City has utilities in the road. MnDot is paying for part of the repaving and she will check into the exact numbers. It is possible the road could meet State Aid requirements. Mayor Grant said with no objections from the Council, staff should proceed with MnDOT. G. Public Works Maintenance Worker and Seasonal Worker City Administrator Perrault noted there is a vacancy for Public Works Maintenance Worker and staff would like authorization to post at the next Council meeting. Additionally, Director Polka is requesting a seasonal employee through the end of the year. There were no objections from the Council. H. SLWA Update Councilmember Holden said she thinks SLWA is in material breach. She felt they cherry picked items there were covering which differed from what the Council was told. She thinks we should terminate the contract. Mayor Grant noted that if the contract were terminated people could still buy the insurance, but the City logo wouldn't appear on marketing materials. Councilmember Scott would like an opinion from the City Attorney. City Administrator Perrault stated that the City Attorney thinks the safest route is to amend the marketing materials, and give SLWA 30 days to cure as required by the agreement. Marketing materials would be at the discretion of the Council. Councilmember McClung felt that we should notify SLWA of a breach. Mayor Grant said staff should notify SLWA of the breach, request a cure of the breach and a mailing be approved by the Council without the City logo.