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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – OCTOBER 19, 2020 2 <br /> <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott asked if there would be any disruption to Arden Hills streets. <br /> <br />Mr. Axtell said no, the project area is entirely in the city of Roseville. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if there would be a change in water volume considering the <br />development area in Roseville currently has no impervious surfaces. <br /> <br />Mr. Axtell responded that there are impervious surfaces and some gravel on the existing site. The <br />stormwater management rules require that they decrease the runoff rate to 80% of existing. There <br />will be stormwater ponds on the site. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes asked for more explanation of future plans and the permission they are <br />asking for. <br /> <br />Mr. Axtell said they are asking for a resolution to allow Rice Creek Watershed District to proceed <br />with financing drainage projects that would be mostly in Roseville and St. Anthony. There are no <br />specifics at this time. But before a project proceeds there would be a public hearing process. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked if the water flow would jeopardize Lake Josephine. <br /> <br />Mr. Axtell said no, Lake Josephine has a higher elevation than Lake Johanna. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden felt staff should bring a resolution forward to a regular Council meeting. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung said if were to go on consent he would pull it for more discussion. <br />He is unclear on supporting a future project. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant instructed staff to put it on the next meeting as new business, and requested a map <br />showing the ditches. <br /> <br />Mr. Axtell noted if they would like the resolution to only include Ditch No. 4 at this time, they <br />would accept that. <br /> <br />B. Public Input Regarding the Keeping of Chickens <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated that at its September 21, 2020 <br />Work Session, the City Council discussed public engagement and feedback options in regards to <br />the keeping of backyard chickens. Council directed staff to create an online survey to gauge <br />resident support. The survey launched on Monday, October 5 and is open until November 5, <br />2020. So far there have been 541 responses. Council also discussed having a public hearing so <br />staff is looking for direction. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if it would go to the Planning Commission first if they were <br />changing the ordinance. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla said it would and they would have <br />two public hearings, one at the Planning Commission meeting and one with City Council.