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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL -AUGUST 28, 2006 19 MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to move units 19-23 be moved to the south and the parking lot be placed to the north thereby removing the parking lot facing the townhome association and the Hamline Avenue access still remain. Mayor Aplikowski stated she did not see any rationale for this. Councilmember Grant stated he was not proposing to remove the trees or the green space. Councilmember Larson asked what the developer's reaction was to this. Mr. Eibenhsteiner responded this was a total deal breaker and if that is what they wanted, they would not build the development. He noted this put the buildings farther from Highway 96 and it would eliminate the walkouts. He stated they wanted them to vote on their proposal presented_ He stated this would require them to reengineer the entire project. The motion failed (1-3 Councilmembers Pellegrin, Larson and Mayor Aplikowski opposed). MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to add a condition number 35 the design of the retention pond to flow only toward the County ditch. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Pellegrin seconded a motion to add a condition number 36 to require the retention pond have an aerator, water feature or decoration so the pond remains clean_ The motion failed (2-2 Councilmember Larson and Mayor Aplikowski opposed). Councilmember Grant asked if any drainage would go to the City's storm sewer system. Mr. Black responded there would be some drainage into the storm sewer system, but it would be a small amount. Councilmember Larson asked for comments regarding the citizens who had a concern about 18 wheel vehicles. Mr. Eibenhsteiner responded this would not be a problem because they would post a sign that there is no construction traffic allowed on Hamline A venue, so the only access would be off of Highway 96_ MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Pellegrin seconded a motion to add condition number 36 that all construction vehicles entering the site enter from only eastbound Highway 96_ The motion carried unanimously (4-0). Councilmember Grant asked what types of trees they were putting in for barriers. He asked if they could put in all coniferous trees_ Mr. Black responded there would be a mix of trees and they would be willing to work with staff on this. Mr. Lehnhoff responded it was staff s recommendation to put in a mix of trees in the event a disease killed one tree species.