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I I I- I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I I- I ARDEN IIILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 26, 1994 9 The Pastor of the church thanked the Council on behalf of the church members for supporting their plan. Many people from Minneapolis are waiting for this church because there are only three churches in the Twin Cities area. His people are an ethnic minority but already there is a generation born here who are committed to this church. He thanked the Councilmembers again, blessed them and invited them to the consecration of the church next fall. Hicks noted that even after recalculating the park dedication to the reduced amount, church officials would like to negotiate an amount that would be even less. He stated that he believes the $7,200 amount is reasonable. All Councilmembers concurred on this position. Fritsinger stated that the church officials would like to see the wetland applied to that formula to reduce the amount further, as was done for North Heights Church. Hicks stated that he recognizes the precedent but does not believe the Council should consider the same action that was an error in the past and continue it into the future. Aplikowski asked what the amount would be if the wetland were taken into consideration. Fritsinger stated that he did not have the exact square footage. The Project Architect has stated he believes the dedication could be reduced to almost the full 100%. Aplikowski stated that she agrees with Hicks' position. While there may be a small window for negotiation, in her mind it would be very small. Hicks stated that because the wetland is totally contained on the church property and the usual benefit of a wetland is primarily for the residents as a park or place to attract water fowl and wildlife. He would recommend that no credit be given for the wetland. CASE NO. 94-19 - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 299 Fritsinger stated that this item is related to the earlier discussion of transient merchants and how the zoning ordinance addresses open sales lots. Since a definition is not included in the land use chart, the ordinance is interpreted to mean that open sales lots are not permitted within the City. For the pmposes of clarification and consistency between ordinances and City Code, retail sales on open lots are not allowed in Arden Hills. The definition of retail sales does not include open sales lots. This revision was reviewed by the Planning Commission at their July meeting and unanimously approved. MOTION: Malone moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Case No. 94-19, and adopt Ordinance 299, as amended, with direction to staff to publish snmmaries of Ordinance No. 297 and No. 299. The motion was unanimously approved (4-0).