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ARDEN HILLS CITY COL1\CIL MEETTI\G MINUTES JANUARY 28, 2002 4 . is revealing some interesting ideas about levels of support. She added they are fecling good about it. 'vlr. Lynch askcd about the timeframe. Mr. PaITish responded the site plan approval is good for one year. He stated that at that time the applicant may request an extension to that approval. Councilmember Larson asked ifthcrc were plans to takc down one ofthc two outbuildings. Ms. Koenig respondcd they are hoping to prescrvc the cottage. Shc stated it has cnormous charm and maybe potential for oCliccs. She noted the garagc would be eventually replaced as pan of this project. Councilmcmbcr Larson asked if the cottagc would be used for bedrooms. Ms. Koenig responded it WOLlld bc probably quiet meeting space or work space. Shc stated it would not be a bedroom. She noted it was not the most practical building, but the fireplace that Mr. John Bradford himsclf built is gorgeous. Mayor Probst stated the potential for it to be a library was indicated on the plan. COLll1cilmember Grant asked if they had choscn the builder. Ms. Koenig responded McGough Construction has agreed to takc on this process. Shc stated they have waived some fees. She noted the builder is also trying to approach vendors to give them matcrials at cost. . Mayor Probst statcd he thought it was an attractive solution. He congratulated the organization and their consultants. He noted they have sclccted a one ofthc finest contractors. Ms. Koenig stated McGough Construction hosts an annual tea and one of their bigger picnics. Shc noted McGough Construction has been tremendously supportivc. Councilmember Grant statcd he would abstain from the vote because of his prcvious indirect ties to McGough Construction. He noted he did support the project. MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmcmber Larson seconded a motion to approvc in P1amling Case #01-29, the Site Plan subject to the conditions contained in the staff report as recommcnded by Staff. The motion carried unanimously (4-0-1 Grant abstained). B. Resolution #02-08 Resolution Approving Light Brigade, Inc., Charitable Gambling Premises Permit Renewal Application At Blue Fox Mr. Lynch explained the Resolution. lIe noted staff did a background investigation and found no problems. He added staffrecommends approval. Counci1member Aplikowski statcd she understood Mr. Herb King was rctiring as a volunteer. . Mr. King stat cd he was retiring after 13 ycars in March. He noted that 13 ycars ago there was no such organization in Arden Hills. He added hc is glad to see thc City Council approve this request. He stated that ovcr those 13 years this organization has contributed several million