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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 10, 2023 9 Mayor Grant commented one of the focuses of this program was to provide the crew members with job skills and experience completing different tasks. Councilmember Holden reported it took the City quite some time to get on the list for these crews. She indicated the City has had very few issues or problems with the program. Councilmember Fabel stated he supported the City working with this program. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Fabel seconded a motion to Approve 2023 State Of Minnesota Institution Community Work Crew (ICWC) Program Contract. The motion carried (5-0). 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Quarterly Special Assessments for Delinquent Utilities Finance Director Bauman stated water customers whose accounts are 90 days past due were informed that the City intends to certify delinquent charges to Ramsey County to be collected with property taxes. These customers have the right to a hearing in front of the City Council to discuss this matter prior to certification. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 8:16 p.m. B. Planning Case 23-004 —Amendments To Chapter 13, Sections 1305 And 1320 —Zoning Code—Solar Energy In Conservation District Community Development Director Jagoe stated in 2013, the City adopted two zoning code amendments to establish the Parks and Open Space Zoning District and Conservation Zoning District within the city code. Prior to this, there were no zoning districts designated for "parks or open space areas" that corresponded to two of the City's future land use designations in the 2030 (and now 2040) Comprehensive Plan. By creating the Parks and Open Space Zoning District and Conservation Zoning District, the City was working towards compliance with Minnesota State law, which mandates that local zoning codes are consistent with adopted comprehensive plans. Specific to this application, the Conservation District is guided by the Park Preserve future land use classification in the Comprehensive Plan. The CD District only applies to the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS). In 2014, the City rezoned 2/3's of the AHATS property to the Conservation District and then in 2016 the remaining acreage was rezoned. The City did not rezone the entire AHATS property originally in 2014 because Ramsey County was working with the Federal Government to purchase some of the area to be incorporated into their park system. Community Development Director Jagoe commented on the history of the AHATS property, provided further background information on the Zoning Code Text Amendments and requested the Council hold a public hearing.