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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JANUARY 25, 2021 10 Mayor Grant commented cottonwood trees were not deemed significant by the City. Councilmember Holden questioned what trees were on the significant tree list. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported the City deemed soft wood trees that were 12 inches in diameter such as cottonwoods, poplar, aspen, boxelder, willow, silver maple, and elm to be significant trees. Councilmember Holden inquired if Planning Case 20-021 was a standalone document. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported this was a standalone document and was separate from this Planning Case. Mayor Grant questioned what the motion on the floor was at this time. City Administrator Perrault clarified the motion on the floor was for the Ordinance amendment to Chapter 13. Mayor Grant asked if the Ordinance amendment required a 3/5 or 4/5 vote from the City Council. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported Zoning Code Amendments require a 3/5 vote from the City Council. Mayor Grant recommended motions be separated on the agenda in the future that require different votes. Councilmember Holmes explained she had a problem with the language within the Ordinance. She suggested the memory care units be referred to as memory care dwelling units. She reported she supported the intent of the Ordinance, but believed it needed to be more carefully drafted. She requested the grammatical language be cleaned up. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported Attachment B has the updated and correct Ordinance document. Councilmember Holmes thanked staff for the clarification. She stated she would be able to support the approval of this document. Councilmember McClung questioned when the Council should address their concerns regarding the trees. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated this would be addressed under the approval of the PUD and Site Plan.