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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 12, 2019 4 Councilmember Holmes stated residents have expressed concern to her with the timing of this project and when the final work would be completed. She reported the residents should have been told the work would not begin until September instead of May. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom explained the project had gone far past the completion date. He reported the change in staffing resulted in a lack of coordination regarding delays and liquidated damages. He stated staff would be diligent about completion dates going forward. MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to approve Payment No. 10 to Northwest Asphalt, Inc. for the 2018 Street and Utility Improvement Project. The motion carried (4-0). 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Namaste India Liquor License City Administrator Perrault stated it came to the City's attention that Namaste India recently began operating in the Nutmeg Brewing location. City staff reached out to the business owner and he confirmed the restaurant is now operating under the business name Namaste India. Based on the fact that this restaurant is operating under a new business name, Namaste India, a public hearing and formal Council approval of a wine and beer license is required. All necessary paperwork has been submitted, a satisfactory background check and inspection have been performed by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, as well as an inspection by the Fire Marshall. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. B. Planning Case 19-002 — Easement Vacation — Northridge Apartments Addition—Summit Development Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated the applicant has requested a Vacation of Easement in order to consolidate existing lots located at 1718, 1720, 1722 Parkshore Drive and 4177 Old Highway 10 into one lot for a multi-family senior living complex, as approved in Planning Case 19-002. A request for a Vacation of Easement requires a public hearing before the City Council. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla explained the Applicant is requesting vacate all existing drainage, right of way and utility easements as created and dedicated in North Ridge Apartments Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Ramsey County, Minnesota, lying over, under, and across Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block 1, and the Park. The City previously approved the Final Plat and Planned Unit Development for North Ridge Apartments in 1989. The project consisted of four (4) stand-alone apartment buildings, located on four (4) individual lots. Due to financial constraints, the developer was unable to move forward with the project and the PUD expired in January 1992. However, the lot subdivision and easements remained in effect.