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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—DECEMBER 14, 2020 9 D. Resolution 2020-070 Approving Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easement at 1740 Parkshore Drive (Summit Development)—Planning Case 19-002 Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated at its July 22, 2019 meeting, Summit Developments received required approvals from the Council to construct a three (3) story, 120-unit senior housing building which will include independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. Construction has been delayed due to COVIDI9 and at this time construction is anticipated to begin spring 2021. The applicant is requesting to vacate the southern five (5) feet of the segment of existing Drainage and Utility Easement. The proposed easement vacation is located along the westerly 200 feet of the north lot line for Lot 1, Block 1. The applicant is proposing to construct a concrete building access patio on the north end of the proposed of the building that would encroach into the easement. Engineering and planning staff have reviewed the proposal and have no concerns with the request. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2020-070 —Approving Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easement at 1740 Parkshore Drive (Summit Development). A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (5-0). 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Scott thanked City staff for all of their efforts during this trying year. Councilmember McClung thanked City staff, the Sheriffs Department, the Lake Johanna Fire Department and all EMT's for providing City services professionally through the pandemic this year. He explained 2020 did not go the way anyone thought it would and he hoped brighter days were ahead in 2021. Councilmember Holmes reported residents could drop off unused or broken Christmas lights at City Hall. She noted lights would be picked up at City Hall through January 29, 2021. She encouraged residents to visit the City's website to view a map of holiday light displays in Arden Hills and surrounding communities. Councilmember Holmes stated she was looking forward to reading A Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota. Councilmember Holmes explained a neighborhood Zoom meeting would be held on Tuesday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m. regarding the Boston Scientific expansion. Councilmember Holmes thanked all City Hall and public safety staff for their tremendous efforts in 2020.