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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION — MARCH 11, 2024 Mr. Fletcher stated the four stories were based on the building code they were trying to comply with, along with a cost of construction once you get to five stories and higher. Councilmember Monson asked how they would combat the issue of mechanical equipment along Sandeen Road. Mr. Fletcher said they had purchased land across the street to mitigate questions and issues. Councilmember Monson asked if they had considered moving away from a natural gas heated space to electric heat. Mr. Fletcher replied that they haven't gotten that far yet. First they are trying to eliminate the central plant. They are incorporating solar into their communities, they have a sustainability plan that includes electric parking. Councilmember Holden asked if residents would be going out on Sandeen or following the main road onto County Road D or Lake Johanna Boulevard. Mr. Fletcher said the access to the new building will be split. Right now there is a right access off of Sandeen to a parking lot. The new building will be basically where that parking lot is now. The access to the underground parking will come off Sandeen. Access to the rest of the campus and skilled nursing comes off of Lake Johanna Boulevard. Councilmember Holden thought they should look at putting in a sidewalk along Sandeen from Lake Johanna. She thought they may need to do a porkchop to keep people off the residential street. She asked when they plan to start building. Mr. Fletcher said they didn't have a time frame yet. A big piece is working through staffing and resident transitions. Mayor Grant thanked Mr. Fletcher for his presentation. B. Event Center Concept Review Community Development Director Jagoe said the Applicant is proposing a redevelopment and text amendment language for the property located at 3776 Connelly Avenue. The proposal is for an event center, restaurant, and adult day care. Following the concept review discussion, the Applicant could decide whether to move forward with the required land use application for a text amendment to allow an event center, planned unit development for phased redevelopment, and a conditional use permit for the adult day care. Phases 1 and 2 are both associated with the event center use with capacity of up to 464 attendees. In Phase 1, the event center would operate with all the food service and alcoholic beverages being provided by a licensed caterer. The Applicant would not hold a City or State license for food service and/or the sale of alcoholic beverages. As part of Phase 2, the Applicant would open a cafe inside the building at which time they would obtain a City liquor license as a restaurant. Clients of the event center would have the option of bringing in a caterer or having in-house dining. Lastly in Phase 3, the building would also be leased as an adult day care. They would operate within the same footprint of the current building and would set up according to what type of activity is going within the building. Hours of operation for building use(s) would be Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday