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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES <br />JANUARY 28, 2002 <br /> <br />3 <br /> <br />J. <br />K. <br /> <br />Resolution #02-09 Resolution of Appreciation to Fran Holmes <br />Resolution #02-10 Identifying Transportation and Redevelopmcnt Priorities <br /> <br />Mayor Probst rcad the Resolution regarding Ms. Fran Holmes in full. He noted his personal <br />thanks to Ms. Holmes for hcr many years of service to the committee. <br /> <br />MOTIOl'\: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmembcr Grant seconded a motion to <br />approve the Consent Calendar and authorize execution of a]] neccssary documents contained <br />therein. The motion calTied unanimously (5-0). <br /> <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> <br />Mayor Probst invited those present to come forward and address the Council on any items not <br />alrcady on the agcnda. <br /> <br />No public comments were made. <br /> <br />UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />A. Planning Case #01-29 Little Brothers <br /> <br />Mr. Pan'ish explained this matter is actua]]y threc actions. He noted this would accommodate an <br />additional 90,000 square foot structure for institutional housing. He stated the principal use <br />would be not significantly different from the cUlTent use of the site. He added it would a]]ow thc <br />addition of some overnight stays. <br /> <br />Mr. PalTish stated the Site Plan Rcvicw identified no signilieant issues. He noted thc plan met or <br />exceeded all requirements. He added thc parking would be comprised of 10 bituminous spaces <br />and seven grass spaces. He stated the intent is to make it more consistcnt with the adjacent <br />rcsidcntial properties. He noted that conceming the special use pemlit the site is cUlTently <br />a]]owed overnight stays. Hc added the only modification changes it to up to 10 people. He <br />stated the Planning Commission heard this application and recommended it unanimously for <br />approval. <br /> <br />Ms. Therese Koenig, Executive Director ofthc l'vlinneapolis/St. Paul Little Brothers Affiliatc, <br />stated this is a proud moment. She noted they have rcached the point ormaturity to use more <br />lully the properties left to them by Mr. Bradford several ycars ago. She added she is very happy <br />abOllt that prospect. She statcd she wanted the Ci ty COlmcil to knovv that they approach in the <br />fu]] spirit of cooperation. She noted she would be happy to answer any questions if there are <br />concerns. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst asked if the proposal is to demolish the existing building. 'vis. Koenig responded <br />in the affinnative. She stated there was an attcmpt to expand the currcnt building. She notcd <br />that due to the condition of the building it is not a viable proposition. <br /> <br />Mr. L~mch stated the construction is based on the ability to fund raise the moncys needed. Ms. <br />Koenig concurred. She stated they are currently in the midst of a feasibility study. She noted it <br />