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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JANUARY 17, 2023 4 Councilmember Fabel asked if the plan would incorporate any current buildings. Mr. Globus said everything would be demolished. Mr. Hildreth added there have been approximately 20 environmental studies done on the site. They are expecting to find some lead paint and potentially some asbestos. Councilmember Rousseau asked if Building C on Option A would be used as a small corporate campus. Mr. Globus said they would go out to the marketplace and see what the users would want, but they think it would be a good location for an industrial corporate headquarters. He personally felt that people will be going back to offices to work. Mr. Krenick stated they are trying to be flexible with the type of tenant that may be attracted to the space. They are seeing a lot of medical device companies with high tech manufacturing components. A distribution center with 1/3 office and 2/3 warehouse suits Option A. Councilmember Holden asked if they felt there would be issues with semi-trucks and the roundabouts on County Road I. Mr. Krenick responded that there isn’t much access going northbound but they haven’t yet investigated maneuvering at this high level of design. Councilmember Holden asked how high the ceiling heights would be. Mr. Globus responded they would be 35-45 feet maximum. Mayor Grant preferred Option A but didn’t care for the storage facility, he would rather see another building there instead. He liked the multibuilding concept because it implies multiple companies and diversification of businesses. Councilmember Monson asked about the easement and access to the property. Community Development Director Jagoe responded that the purchaser would be granted an easement to the site from the Seller, any additional review would be a part of the subdivision making it a standalone parcel. The easement may be partially given from the Ramsey County park property and also from the Federal property. Councilmember Holden said with the potential number of employees in the area she would expect some kind of recreational area for them. Mr. Krenick said they will have ponds and trails placed throughout the property. He said they hope to internalize truck traffic so it’s more concentrated and won’t have to mix between truck traffic and employee parking areas. The three-story storage building is an interesting aspect to set back the industrial use and act as a buffer.