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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – NOVEMBER 22, 2021 7 Mr. Salzer stated tenant two would be expanding their business onto this property and the number of employees was uncertain at this time. He noted they have talked about three different shifts with 125 employees per shift for the hourly employees plus salaried workers. Councilmember Holden commented parking would not be allowed on Gateway Boulevard which meant parking had to be provided onsite. She indicated she could support the site having additional parking in order to meet the needs of the future tenant. Councilmember Holmes requested further information regarding the retaining walls and drainage system. Mr. Salzer reported Rice Creek Watershed had already approved the stormwater treatment plans and explained he has been working with other organizations such as Met Council, MnDOT and Xcel Energy on the plans. Mike Brant, project engineer with Kimley Horn & Associates, commented further on the underground stormwater retention system that was reviewed and approved by the Rice Creek Watershed. Councilmember Holmes asked if the City Engineer supported the underground retention system as proposed. Consulting Engineer Morast stated in general the retention, quality and infiltration requirements have met the City’s standards. He noted the City still needs more details on the final design of the system itself. Councilmember Holmes requested further information from staff regarding the concerns they have with the retaining wall. Consulting Engineer Morast explained there were easements existing south of the parking lot and he needed to better understand how these easements would be accessed. Mr. Salzer stated he was not familiar with this detail, but would work through this concern with the City. He reported there was access to the easements from MnDOT property. Mayor Grant recommended a condition for approval be added to ensure the applicant has received approvals from MnDOT, Xcel Energy and Met Council. Councilmember Holden reported she supported the project moving forward so long as all City requirements were being met. She discussed Condition 13 and asked for further information regarding the maintenance agreement. City Attorney Jamnik commented on the maintenance agreement that would be put in place to deal with the unique circumstances of stormwater treatment and maintenance for the proposed underground retention system on this property.