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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JULY 22, 2024 8 Councilmember Monson suggested the amendment on the floor be withdrawn and that the City Attorney's language be used. Mayor Grant stated because this was only a wording change, this could be a friendly amendment to the amendment on the floor. AMENDMENT: Councilmember Fabel moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to amend Item 3 stating any associated mileage will be reimbursed at the 2024 Federal mileage rate and time spent traveling shall not be paid hourly. Councilmember Holden expressed concern with the fact Mr. Perrault would not be paid for traveling from City Hall to a meeting on behalf of the City. She wanted to see Mr. Perrault properly compensated for his time when working on behalf of the City. The amendment carried 4-1 (Councilmember Holden opposed). The amended motion carried (5-0). 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Planning Case 24-009 — Master Planned Unit Development, Final Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit, And Site Plan Review — Lake Johanna Fire Department — 3535 Pine Tree Drive Community Development Director Jagoe stated the applicant has submitted a land use application for Master Planned Unit Development, Final Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan Review, proposing to develop a 3.7-acre site located at 3535 Pine Tree Drive. The Subject Property is currently owned by the Applicant. The Applicant is proposing to build a two-story fire station Headquarters facility of approximately 41,000 square feet with a training facility and training tower. The Lake Johanna Fire Department provides public fire and medical emergency response services to the Cities of Arden Hills, North Oaks, and Shoreview. The Applicant currently operates out of three stations, the proposed project would replace Station 4 located at 3615 Victoria Street in Shoreview and become the Headquarters for the Department. The Applicant is planning for construction of the new Headquarters facility to begin in 2025. Community Development Director Jagoe explained the Headquarters Fire Station facility will consist of offices for five (5) full time staff members that would maintain typical Monday through Friday 8 to 5 business hours. The fire station will have a crew of three (3) Firefighters on duty 24/7 to respond to fire and emergency medical service (EMS) calls. Community Development Director Jagoe reviewed the Plan Evaluation in further detail with the City Council and reported the Planning Commission reviewed this application at the July 10, 2024 meeting. Three recommended conditions of approval were added by the Planning Commission to include "All items identified in the June 27, 2024 PW/Engineering Division memo shall be addressed. All comments shall be adopted herein by reference;" "The Applicant shall follow city code accordingly for tree mitigation of 300 caliper inches;" and "The Public Use Dedication/Park Dedication fee shall be waived for future development of Lot 2, Block 1 of the 2