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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — NOVEMBER 18, 2019 6 Paul Stone, Stone Construction, discussed EIFS quality and how cement block was going away because it did not meet energy efficiency standards. He commented further on the R value of precast EIFS products. Mr. Brausen reported Land O'Lakes was allowed to have EIFS. He indicated there was a lot of EIFS in the City of Arden Hills. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated Land O'Lakes was in a different zoning district. He commented further on how the quality of EIFS had improved. Councilmember Holden requested the applicant consider adding something more to the east elevation to break up the building. Mr. Brausen stated he could consider adding more windows and noted this would bring additional natural light into the service bays. He commented this building would be beautiful when it was done. He noted the windows along the car wash would be spandrel glass. Councilmember Holden reported she could support the use of EIFS so long as it was aesthetically pleasing and was a high-quality building material. Councilmember Scott stated he did not oppose the requested material. He appreciated the fact the Brausen's were improving and expanding their building. Mayor Grant indicated he was pleased the requested material would have the same look and feel as the existing building. He asked if the gas station would remain a Shell. Mr. Brausen explained the gas station would be changed to a Holiday gas station. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reviewed the next steps the applicant would have to complete for this request. It was noted the applicant would like to begin construction on this project in March of 2020. D. State of the City Date Communications Coordinator Skelly stated the State of the City meeting was moved from its annual fall timeframe to the spring to include more forward-looking news about upcoming city projects. After last year's event, a change in location also was discussed. Staff has reviewed the proposed 2020 city meetings calendar and recommends one of the following Thursday mornings, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.: February 27, March 5, or March 12, 2020. Staff has talked with representatives from Boston Scientific and Land O'Lakes, who have expressed interest in hosting the event, following tonight's discussion staff can continue to work with the potential host sites. Communications Coordinator Skelly reported staff is also requesting direction from the City Council on topics to cover in the State of the City presentation. In the past, the following general topics have been covered: