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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – October 9, 2024 4 <br /> <br />Chair Weber stated it was his understanding this was a cinder block building that was being <br />painted. He explained he supported this request in order to move the event center forward. He <br />indicated he would like to see evergreen screening put in place versus deciduous trees. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lindau supported the reuse of this property noting the event center would be an <br />asset to the community. <br /> <br />Chair Weber opened the public hearing at 6:47 p.m. <br /> <br />Chair Weber invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. <br /> <br />There being no comment, Chair Weber closed the public hearing at 6:47 p.m. <br /> <br />Commissioner Erler moved and Commissioner Wicklund seconded a motion to recommend <br />approval of Planning Case 24-016 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment and Site <br />Plan Review for an Event Center and Restaurant at 3776 Connelly Avenue, based on the <br />findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in the October 9, <br />2024 Report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). <br /> <br />UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />REPORTS <br /> <br />A. Report from the City Council <br /> <br />Councilmember Rousseau provided the Commission with an update from the City Council. She <br />reported the Council reviewed the Trident North development and tabled action for the time <br />being. She explained the Council approved the preliminary tax levy at 15.5% for 2025. She noted <br />there was a strong interest in several of the Councilmembers to pursue a franchise fee to assist <br />with covering costs for the new fire station. She welcomed Commissioner Lindau to the Planning <br />Commission. She noted the City Council will be holding a joint meeting with the Planning <br />Commission on Monday, October 28. <br /> <br />B. Planning Commission Comments and Requests <br /> <br />Commissioner Lindau introduced himself to the Commission and discussed his work <br />experience in further detail. <br /> <br />Commissioner Erler commented on the Commissioner Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion event he <br />attended in the City of New Brighton. <br /> <br />ADJOURN <br /> <br />Commissioner Mitchell moved, seconded by Commissioner Wicklund, to adjourn the <br />October 9, 2024, Planning Commission Meeting at 6:58 p.m. The motion carried <br />unanimously (6-0).