08-12-24-R - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JULY 22, 2024 19 Councilmember Rousseau thanked the Boston Scientific employees that laid woodchips at Crepeau Park. She also thanked the individual that replaced weeds with a pollinator garden at Sampson Park. She noted 230 native plants were added to this park. Councilmember Rousseau reported the PTRC was asking for an update on the negotiations for the Hazelnut Parking lot. Mayor Grant reported he, Councilmember Holden and the Public Works Director were working on this matter. Councilmember Holden explained she would be meeting with the church next month in hopes of negotiating a land sale. Councilmember Rousseau indicated a member of the Planning Commissioners was interested in the City taking action on an ADU ordinance. She reported this Planning Commissioner has found at least six unregulated ADU's in the community. Mayor Grant asked if Director Jagoe was aware of any ADU's that were not permitted in the City. Community Development Director Jagoe stated she was not aware of any ADU's in the community. Mayor Grant encouraged this Planning Commissioner to speak with Director Jagoe in order to have these properties further investigated by staff. Councilmember Holden suggested this topic be brought to a future worksession. Councilmember Monson suggested this matter be written into the zoning code review. Community Development Director Jagoe explained this could be further discussed in November with the zoning code consultant. Councilmember Fabel stated several Commission members expressed appreciation for the picnic that was hosted by the City last week. He thanked staff for their efforts on this event. He commended Public Works for their great efforts to maintain Cummings Park. Councilmember Holden explained she was receiving a number of complaints about garbage cans sitting out in front of homes. She suggested this issue be addressed in an upcoming newsletter. Councilmember Holden encouraged staff to have speakers at the Planning Commission meeting to come to the podium in order for their comments to be recorded properly. She suggested additional training be offered to the Planning Commission on how or why Planning Cases can be denied. She requested that false statements made at the Planning Commission be corrected by staff at their meetings. Councilmember Monson commented the Fire Board was updating their bylaws. She explained the group recently reviewed the 2025 budget. She discussed the recent retirements from the Lake