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Arden HillsService Directory News from around the town Benchmarks: a review of recent City Council action
<br /> 1245 West Highway 96 June 1, 2011 Floral Drive to County Changes proposed for Arden Plaza redevelopment Road F and tion 1355 of the zoning code to align
<br /> Arden Hills, MN 55112-5734 CVS instead of Walgreens pharmacy and elimination of a commercial building Proclaimed August 2,2011,as Night repair of sanitary sewer under I-694) with state statutes and omit section
<br /> are among proposed changes to the Arden Plaza redevelopment.Arden Plaza to Unite in Arden Hills(5-0) (5-0) 1325.03 subd. 3.0 as it pertains to
<br /> Summer Office Hours height variances which are no longer
<br /> 7:30 a.m.to 5 p.m. nd CVS Pharmacy are asking the City for amendments to the Planned Unit Approved Resolution 2011-025 Aproved Ordinance 2011-005 in g g
<br /> Monday through Thursday Development(PUD)for the retail center at the southwest corner of County Road E and vacating a utility,drainage,and pond Planning Case 11-013 to amend sec- necessary given the new variance
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<br /> Lexington Avenue. easement located on the Fox Ridge tion 1320.04,subd. 1 and add sec- review criteria(5-0)
<br /> Friday development(5-0) tion 1320.075 to the zoning code to Approved the Presbyterian Homes
<br /> Original plan Approved Planning Case 11-009 for regulate school uses in the R1 District conduit debt waiver letter pertaining
<br /> 651-792-7800 The Planning Commission and City Council initially approved a PUD for the first phase a final plat and development agree- (edits for clarity and consistency) to housing revenue bonds(5-0)
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<br /> n.us of redevelopment in June 2009.The plan was to demolish the three circular office build- ment for the Fox Ridge development (5-0) Adopted Resolution 2011-034 calling
<br /> ings and replace them with four new buildings.The first phase was to include a 14,600 (4-1 Werner Authorized staff to move into design for public hearing pertaining to the
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<br /> 911 square-foot pharmacy with an attached 4,700 square-foot retail and/or restaurant build- Approved site lease agreement with and budgeting analysis for Valentine proposed issuance of revenue bonds
<br /> Sheriff(non-emergency) ing.Later would come a 6,000 square-foot restaurant,located to the west of the first Zayo Group,LLC,for an equipment Park improvements(5-0) for the benefit of Presbyterian Homes
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<br /> building.The third phase would bring an 18,000 square-foot building.Building exteri-
<br /> 651-484-3366 cabinet at Cummings Park water June 27, 2011 ( )
<br /> Fire(non-emergency) ors,landscaping,and other elements would fulfill the requirements for the B2 District. tower(5-0) Approved Ordinance 2011-007 Appointed Councilmember Tamble as
<br /> 651-633-2404 Authorized staff to proceed with a amendingthe zoning code to allow Council Liaison to a sub-committee
<br /> Revisions requested p e;iq p
<br /> Water and Sewer Problems Ci wide tree invento utilizin the g for the website upgrade project(5-0)
<br /> The developers now have n'- D' g nursing home and assisted living as a
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<br /> changes to the '�'Q4�°T�°°°z° T= �- P permitted use within the B-2 District
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<br /> pharmacy building and to - ---, _ -- --- b - g with an approved PUD(5-0) Jul 11 2011
<br /> Mayor: the construction timeline. w nance worker at a cost not to exceed y '
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<br /> David Grant 651-538-0747 � � Adopted Council Goals 5-0
<br /> A CVS Pharmacy build- $10,100(5-0) preliminary p P ( )
<br /> - relimina and final plat and master
<br /> Councilmembers: '- Approved Resolution 2011-032 a
<br /> ing would be built.The r Adopted Resolution 2011-024 ap- and final PUD to subdivide the prop- PP P
<br /> Brenda Holden 651-636-2987 s, + . proving the final layout of I-694/ pointing Angela Haines to fill Liz
<br /> Fran Holmes 651-631-1866 attached retail/restaurant P g Y erty at 1201 County Road E(former
<br /> building would be eliminat- i € ` Highway 51.Council also directed Holiday Inn site)into two parcels and Modesette's vacated Planning Com-
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<br /> Nick Tamble 612-819-7995 a
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<br /> Ed Werner 651-636-2547 +f_ g g
<br /> would be moved closer to r • , a_ a southern stretch of I-694,west senior housing (5-0) (5-0)
<br /> j Lexington Avenue and the ; Z� of Hamline Avenue and delete a Approved the 2011/2012 cable ser-
<br /> CityAdministrator: �'. � � Approved Ordinance 2011-008 in
<br /> building entrance would x proposed sound wall on a northern vices agreement with the City of New
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<br /> Patrick Klaers 651-792-7810 g "' "« „ c z Planning Case 11-012 to amend sec-
<br /> shift to the southeast.The , ,L - w stretch of I-694 West of Hamline Brighton(5-0)
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<br /> Communications Committee: ----- What is Municipal Consent?
<br /> Arlene Mitchell,editor;Kristine access also would be reon- Authorized staff to enter into a
<br /> ented.The 6,000 square-foot restaurant buildin as been moved u in the construction contract with Elferin and Associates n this Arden Hills Notes,you'll find To obtain municipal consent,Mn/DOT
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<br /> stories about Highway 10 and 96 submits to the city the ro'ect s final
<br /> Council Liaison: Nick Tamble timeline,but will still be constructed as part of a later phase of development. to provide construction inspection g Y P I
<br /> services for the 2011 Pavement Man- plans and about I-694.Both refer layout and a letter requesting approval.
<br /> Staff Liaison: Becky Br N to"Munici al Consent."Here is a brief The letter includes a"good faith cost
<br /> Desktop Publisher: Mary osek According to City staff,the revisions have some advantages and some drawbacks.The agement Project(PMP)and the Fox P
<br /> parking layout and pedestrian access would be improved.The harmac area would be Ridge development 5-0 description of the process. estimate"of the city's portion of the
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<br /> Council meetings are held at City Hall
<br /> more visually appealing from the roads because it would be taller,and the drive-thru and project cost along with descriptions of
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<br /> � Municipal consent is a resolution that the project's purpose,location,design,
<br /> on the second and last Monday of the loading area would be screened by the restaurant.There also would be less parking vis- P
<br /> month e 7 p.m.Meetings are televised ible from Lexington Avenue,but a larger drive aisle would be visible from County Road Approved the amendment of the Final Mn/DOT can or must require of a city un- and supporting data.The city must
<br /> live on Cable Channel 16.Meetings of ' E.The restaurant would be built sooner than originally planned,but other retail/restau- Planned Unit Development(PUD) der certain road construction conditions. schedule and hold a public hearing
<br /> rant space would be eliminated. CVS doesn't want the attached space,and the developer for the Traverse Business Center to A city's approval is required for any high- within 60 days.The city must allow 30
<br /> the Planning Commission are televised ` extend the building permit deadline way project that alters access changes days public notice the hearing for the
<br /> at 6:30 p.m.on the first Wednesday now is doubtful whether a tenant or tenants could be found. g P Y P j g Y P ( g
<br /> for Phase I and II to July 30,2014, traffic capacity,or requires acquisition by Highway 10/96 project was published
<br /> after the first Monday of the month. and the final PUD deadline for Phase Mn/DOT of permanent right-of-way. As in The Arden Hills/Shoreview Bulletin
<br /> Playbacks of City meetings begin the The City Council preliminarily reviewed the proposal at a workshop meeting in May. P
<br /> morning after the meeting and continue The Planning Commission recommended approval at its August 3 meeting. III to July 30,2015 (5-0) a result,municipal consent is required of on June 8,2011).
<br /> City meeting. � Authorized purchase of a used 2001 Arden Hills for Highway 10 at Highway
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<br /> Playbacks are at 3 a.m., a.m.,and Sterling dump truck with plow and 96 and 1-694 and Highway 51. Within 90 days of the public hearing,
<br /> de-icingequipment from Ramsey the city must pass a resolution to ap-
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<br /> a.m.,2 p.m.,and 10 p.m.on Saturday Regular office hours resume at City County for$30,000 plus sales tax A city may waive its right to municipal prove or disapprove the plan.If the city
<br /> 9 y Hall on Se pt and authorization to repaint the truck consent,but this must be done affirmative- fails to pass a disapproving resolution
<br /> and Sunday.For web casts,visit
<br /> www.ctvl5.org. (5-0) ly by the city,specifically identifying the within that time,the project is consid-
<br /> City Hall will return to regular office hours on Tuesday, September 6. Adopted Resolution 2011-028 enter- Project and clearly waiving its right.The ered approved.
<br /> Arden Hills Notes is the official news- City offices will be open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Monday through Friday. ing into Mn/DOT Agreement No. City did not waive its right on 1-694 and
<br /> letter of the City of Arden Hills,an 9849OR regarding the I-694/14ighway Probably will not do so on Highway 96. Continued on page 5
<br /> equal-opportunity employer. 51 Interchange Project(sidewalk on
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