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