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. . MINUTES OF THE ARDEN HILLS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 30, 1987 - Village Hall CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Woodburn called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. . ROLL CALL The roll being called the following members were present: Mayor Woodburn, Counci1members Dale Hicks, Nancy Hansen, Gary Peck and Thomas Sather. Also present were Engineers Donald Christoffersen and Barry Peters, planner Orlyn Miller, Parks Director John Buckley, Public Works Supervisor Robert Raddatz, Clerk Administrator Patricia Morrison and Deputy Clerk Catherine Iago. Treasurer Donald Lamb arrived at 9:00 p.m. APPROVE MINUTES Moved by Sather, seconded by Peck, that Council approve the minutes of the Regular Council meeting of March 9th and the Special Council meeting of March 21, 1987, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) BUSINESS FROM FLOOR Virgil Graves, 3580 North Snelling, questioned the status of the condemnation proceedings on Lindey's Triangle. Graves also asked if the existing roadway would be used as part of the parcel, if the City obtains the property, or would continue to be used as a road. After discussion, Council advised that no determination would be made regarding the parcel until condemnation proceedings have been completed. . RES. NO. 87-18: JOSH KLICK, EAGLE SCOUT Mayor Woodburn read the resolution congratulating Josh Klick for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout; he presented the resolution to Josh. Woodburn asked Josh what community service project he had completed to obtain the rank of eagle scout. Josh stated he had fingerprinted the children at his school snd advised their parents how the process would help locate the children if they were reported missing. Moved by Hansen, seconded by Peck, that Council approve Resolution No. 87-18, RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING JOSH KLICK FOR ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) BRADFORD SITE, 3200 HAMLINE; LI'l"l'LE BROS. Planner Miller reviewed his memorandum of 3/23/87; regarding use of the site on Lake Josephine which was obtained by the Little Brothers/Friends of the Elderly through the will of John P. Bradford. . Miller was contacted by John Hoffman, attorney for the Little Brothers organization, who explained the specifications of the will and asked for an interpretation of how the proposed uses comply with the zoning requirements of the R-l District. After consultation with the Zoning Administrator, Miller determined that none of the definitions of the zoning ordinance fit the proposed "retreat center" classification precisely. The Planner consulted Attorney Lynden and concluded that the "institutional housing" definition could be considered applicable: noting that would require obtaining a Special Use Permit for the site. Another alternative Miller proposed was the addition of a specific definition for "retreat center" to the zoning ordinance; noting this would require a public hearing to amend the ordinance. Miller further stated the property could be rezoned, however, this would reduce the City's control. The Planner advised that the zoning ordinance provides for Council determination when questions arise regarding whether a proposed use falls within a permitted or special use category; he recommended that the proposed retreat center be interpreted as a specially permitted use in the R-l District under the institutional housing use category. John Hoffman and Mary Quirk, representing the Little Brothers organization were present. Mary Quirk outlined the proposed use of the site for underprivileged and elderly persons. . After discussion, Council concurred that the proposed use of the site be interpreted as a specially permitted use in the R-l District, under the institutional housing use category and that the Little Brothers organization be directed to make application for a Special Use Permit for the retreat center after their plans are formulated.