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. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, December 14, 1987 Page 4 UNDEVELOPED LAND Council was referred to Planning minutes of 12-2-87, relative to the discussion of the status of undeveloped land in Arden Hills. Planner Miller reviewed his memorandum of 11-25-87, and discussed the problem ., areas of land remaining undeveloped in Arden Hills. He identified the primary parcels that have changed, since the last update occurred in 1985. Miller noted that the Planning Commission discussed the parcel of land located at the intersection of 1-694 and 35W; identified as the "front door" potential to our community, however, the land has numerous problems (access, circulation, land use, how it can be used in the future). ,Commission discussed attracting quality f;"._,;;'j developerment at that site; motion basically asks Council for approval to study what City can do to insure good quality development in that area. Mayor Woodburn noted Member Thorn's comment that we have been able to attract qual~ty development in the past: questioned why that would change now. Planner noted that the City can continue to operate in that manner and may be able to attract good development; however, he explained that proposals such as those discussed at the 12-2-87 Planning Commission meeting would be forthcoming, as the current uses in the area influence that type of development. Council discussed the pros and cons of incentive programs. Councilmember Sather suggested that Commission also study the commercial and . industrial properties along Lexington Avenue for redevelopment of that area. Paul Malone, Planning COmmission member, commented that the competitive environment has changed; surrounding communities are offering incentives to developers. It was his opinion that the City could help shape the development of the City by studying options for development of these problem areas. Councilmembers Hansen and Peck agreed with Sather's suggestion. Moved by Winiecki, seconded by Sather, that Council authorize Planning Commission to undertake a study of development options of land generally located at the intersection of Highways 1-694 and 35W, and" other areas in the City which would be candidates for redevelopment proposals. Fur'thermore, that Council suggest the study be undertaken with the gene~al development philosophy of past City policy. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) SPECIAL EVENT SIGNS Council was referred to a memorandum from the Deputy Clerk, 11-24-87, summarizing a survey of other communities, relative to Special Event or Temporary Sign regulations. The Planner noted that the Council had discussed this matter at a previous . meeting; Planning Commission requested how other communities sign ordinances addressed these signs. He noted that other communities have similiar or more stringent requirements than those that were proposed for an amendment to the sign ordinance. Councilmember Winiecki advised thst she had encouraged the Planning Commission to request Council consideration of the proposed ordinance amendment; in view of the new information that would dispel the arguement of the limitations creating an atmosphere of unfair competition between communities. Hansen suggested drafting a more lenient policy toward the number of signs; either a longer period of time than 10 days or a longer period of time with time span between signs. Sather suggested inclusion of banner and air balloons in the ordinance: Planner Miller advised the existing ordinance is very strict on banners. Sather noted that businesses may ,plan their events by calendar year if a number and time span is specified in the ordinance. Council concurred they did not wish to reconsider the proposed amendment in its . current format and agreed that matter of limiting temporary signs be referred to the Planning Commission for their review and recommendation at their next regular meeting.