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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – October 5, 2022 4 <br /> <br /> <br />Mr. Dunning explained there were three light poles already in the area that would provide <br />adequate lighting. <br /> <br />Chair Vijums commented this was good to know, but stated he would still like staff to review <br />this further for safety purposes. He then questioned how the County was paying for the fencing <br />project. <br /> <br />Mr. Mested reported the County bonded funds for this project. <br /> <br />Chair Vijums opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. <br /> <br />Chair Vijums invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. <br /> <br />There being no comments from the public, Chair Vijums closed the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. <br /> <br />Commissioner Wicklund moved and Commissioner Mitchell seconded a motion to <br />recommend approval of Planning Case 22-018 for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment <br />and Site Plan Review to allow security perimeter fencing, vehicle gates, and two parkin g lot <br />additions at 1411 Paul Kirkwold Drive based on the findings of fact and the submitted <br />plans, as amended by the conditions in the October 5, 2022, report to the Planning <br />Commission adding Condition 3: Ramsey County will work with the City of Arden Hills to <br />evaluate lighting to address any potential safety issues. The motion carried unanimously <br />(4-0). <br /> <br />UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />REPORTS <br /> <br />A. Report from the City Council <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes provided the Commission with an update from the City Council. She <br />congratulated Jessica Jagoe for being promoted to Community Development Director. She <br />explained the Council would be considering a City-wide speed limit reduction to 25 miles per <br />hour at their next meeting. She reported Ramsey County was invited to attend the last City <br />Council meeting to discuss the recent tragedy that occurred at US Highway 10 and Highway 96. <br />She reported the County would be completing a study at this intersection and would be reporting <br />back to the City Council at a future meeting. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes stated the Council would be holding a joint meeting with Ramsey <br />County on Thursday, October 6 to discuss the roundabout at Old Snelling Avenue and Lake <br />Johanna Boulevard. Further discussion ensued regarding the traffic and pedestrian safety <br />concerns surrounding the proposed roundabout. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes reported the City’s Truth in Taxation Hearing would be held on <br />Monday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m.