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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 17 <br /> <br />Mr. Salzer stated he would be happy to look at planting more trees but noted it would be <br />impossible to get to 624 trees on this property due to the easements and wetlands on the site. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung explained he was concerned about the disparity in the caliper of trees <br />that would be planted versus what City Code required. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant recommended City staff work with the Applicant on this issue. He asked if there <br />were any other flexibility requests from the Applicant. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated the last request had to do with <br />the number of plantings and perennials. He explained the Applicant was proposing to plant <br />170,000 square feet of prairie mix, which would serve as a perennial bed, but this was a unique <br />request. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes commented she supported this request so long as the Applicant ensured <br />the prairie grass area was successful. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated she supported the prairie grass area but wanted to make sure the <br />proper seed mix was selected. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant recommended the maintenance of the prairie grass area be included within the <br />development agreement. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung indicated he had no large concerns regarding this matter. He <br />requested further comment from staff regarding park dedication fees. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla discussed the City’s park dedication <br />requirements for new developments. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if the park dedication fees would be split between Lot 1 and Lot <br />2. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported this was the case. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant questioned how staff would like the Council to proceed with this item. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla recommended the Council table <br />action on this item to the next City Council worksession or regular meeting. <br /> <br />MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to table <br />action on this item to the October 12, 2020 City Council meeting. A roll call <br />vote was taken. The motion carried (5-0). <br /> <br />C. Resolution 2020-046 to Amend the Program Parameters and Reopen the <br />Application Submittal Period for Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant <br />Program <br />