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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – JANUARY 25, 2021 3 <br /> <br />City Administrator Perrault provided the Council with an update on how the City was <br />responding to COVID-19. He encouraged residents to visit the City’s website for the most current <br />and up to date information regarding COVID-19. He reported the Minnesota Department of <br />Health and CDC also had websites with current guidelines and recommendations. He explained <br />the City of Arden Hills remains in a peacetime state of emergency and City Hall will remain <br />closed until further notice. He indicated City staff remains operational and can be reached via <br />phone or email. He reported new information regarding the COVID vaccine was posted on the <br />City’s website. <br /> <br />6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> <br />A. January 11, 2021, Regular City Council <br /> <br />MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a <br />motion to approve the January 11, 2021, Regular City Council meeting <br />minutes as presented. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried <br />unanimously (5-0). <br /> <br />7. CONSENT CALENDAR <br /> <br />A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll <br />B. Motion to adopt Resolution 2021-004 Approving Plans and Specs and Authorizing <br />Ad for Bids – 2021 PMP Street and Utility Improvement Project <br />C. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2021-005 Accepting a Donation from the Arden Hills <br />Foundation for Installation of Park Benches <br /> <br />MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a <br />motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented and to authorize <br />execution of all necessary documents contained therein. A roll call vote was <br />taken. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). <br /> <br />8. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />9. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> <br />A. Planning Case 20-021 – Conditional Use Permit and Easement Release – 2 <br />Pine Tree Drive <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated in 2013, Bethel University <br />acquired the Country Financial facility at 2 Pine Tree Drive. The property consisted of three (3) <br />parcels that total approximately 43 acres. The subject property is located within the B-2 General <br />Business District, where higher educational uses are permitted by Conditional Use Permit. At its <br />November 25, 2013 meeting, the City Council approved a CUP for Bethel University to use the <br />existing facility as higher education. The subject property also has an existing easement for public