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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MAY 28, 2024 5 Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported the watermain would be turned over to the City that extends along County Road I but the forcemain and lift station would remain private. Councilmember Fabel commented on how a solar farm on this property would not require water or sewer and asked if the developer has considered this as a use on the site. Mr. Cocchiarella indicated he owns a lot of land and he gets calls regarding solar farms. He reported it was very difficult to get these approved as the solar farms have to be close to a substation. He was of the opinion that a solar farm does not make sense for this property. Councilmember Monson asked if the water were to go into the right of way, would the City own it. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated this would be the case, up until where the lines turn to the south to the property. Councilmember Monson questioned what the general concern was with septic tanks. Community Development Director Jagoe reported the subdivision ordinance states all new developments are to connect to City utilities. Councilmember Monson asked if a variance could be considered with a timeline. Community Development Director Jagoe stated she would have to speak with the City Attorney regarding this matter. She indicated once buildings were occupied, she wanted to understand what options were available for the site. Councilmember Monson commented that if the septic system were allowed, more problems may be created in the future. Councilmember Holden stated there was a great need for office/warehouse buildings and this site would be an ideal location. Mr. Cocchiarella indicated this was a high demand site and if he wasn't able to work through the problems, someone else would. It was his hope there were options that would tie into a permanent solution for this site. He was of the opinion that the septic tank was a viable option because it would allow him to begin working on the site and would give the County time to consider his request. Mayor Grant questioned if the applicant would be willing to put in a tank on a temporary basis and then run lines all the way around the site in the future. Mr. Cocchiarella stated this was what would have to be done if Ramsey County would not approve the lines through the park. Councilmember Holden questioned what size lines would be installed in The Hill neighborhood.