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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — JUNE 24, 2024 2 project timeline. He noted several joint meetings would be scheduled with the Planning Commission to work through the draft ordinance. Mayor Grant discussed how the Planning Commission helps the City Council carry out City Code. He recommended the Phase 2 joint meeting with the Planning Commission be held between City Council and HKGi for efficiency purposes. Mr. Zimmerman explained the joint meeting in Phase 2 helps to provide the Planning Commission with direction from the City Council. Councilmember Rousseau stated she supported the proposed project timeline and joint meetings. She asked if HKGi has connected with staff and did the City have resources to meet the proposed project timeline. Community Development Director Jagoe indicated she supported the proposed project timeline. Councilmember Holden questioned what kind of technical training the Planning Commission was receiving. Community Development Director Jagoe explained the Planning Commission receives orientation training which addresses land uses, zoning code, CUP's, and statutory requirements. She indicated many have attended League of Minnesota Cities webinars as well. Councilmember Holden stated she was concerned with the fact the training was not inclusive but rather was very restrictive given the fact members were appointed by the new Council. She expressed concern with the fact the Planning Commission was supposed to provide technical support to the Council and this may not be fully understood because many of the members were quite new. Mr. Zimmerman reported this could be further addressed at the first joint meeting with the Planning Commission. Ms. Trapp discussed how she would bring technical information to the City Council, Planning Commission and staff for consideration to ensure everyone has the same information. Councilmember Monson noted the first meeting with the Planning Commission would be very important because this would address the subdivision rewrite. She explained the vision from the Council for the Planning Commission would be really important. She stated she was very comfortable with the project plan and timeline as laid out by HKGi. She was of the opinion the Planning Commissioners were very skilled and experienced. She trusted the Planning Commission to be able to work through the technical pieces with City staff and HKGi. Councilmember Fabel asked if Constitutional or legal issues ever arose while rewriting portions of code and if this were to occur, how would it be addressed. Mr. Zimmerman indicated they watch for certain red flags, especially with respect to sign code and shoreland ordinances. He stated he would be watching these sections to ensure the language was current.