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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 15 Mr. Salzer indicated the metal panels came with a 20 year warranty. He reiterated that these were very high quality, high end finish panels that were commonly used in building construction. Councilmember Scott stated if these metal panels were good enough for Land O’Lakes to place on their headquarters, he did not believe it was necessary for the Council to debate this issue further. He supported the metal panels being used on the proposed industrial building. Councilmember Holden indicated she did not oppose metal panels, but she wanted to be assured that the metal panels that were used were high quality, like the panels used by Land O’Lakes. Mayor Grant stated he wanted to see the building material and noted he was not comfortable with the building exterior yet. Mr. Salzer explained he had submitted to staff samples of the proposed building materials. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla clarified the City had not received the building samples to date. Councilmember Holden questioned where the Council was in this process and questioned if action on this item should be tabled. Mayor Grant reported the Council was not up against a time clock for this Planning Case. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated this was correct. He noted for the record there was an industrial building on Red Fox Road that used a similar metal panel. He explained these buildings were completed by Roberts Management. Mayor Grant indicated this building was on a gateway property that would be visible from 35W and 694. He stated he was not comfortable approving this request this evening. However, given the chance to review the building materials in further detail, he may be able to support the request. He commented he would be more comfortable with precast stone versus the proposed metal panels. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla indicated the PUD would require a 4- 1 majority vote. Mr. Salzer stated if the concern was with the metal panel, he would be happy to switch this out with exposed aggregate within a precast panel. He noted, for the record, the metal panels were a far superior product. Mayor Grant commented the Council was living in a COVID world right now and he was not comfortable with the proposed plans. He questioned how the Council wanted to proceed with this project. Councilmember Holmes indicated the Applicant has stated the metal panel was a better product than the aggregate stone.