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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 24, 1999 4 to the client. He added they do not prescreen and it makes no difference to them which . community the client prefers. Mayor Probst asked what impact the 1-35W corridor will have on prospective development in the City. Mr. Piggott stated the Partnership is able to obtain real estate information from a database of commercial sites, and the best response material is corning from that coalition. Mayor Probst asked for clarification of the term "investor" which is used in the Partnership's strategic plan. Mr. Piggott stated the Partnership's members are considered investors as it attempts to provide a return on investment for all members. Councilmember Larson asked what the City's contribution was to the organization. Mr. Piggott stated thc City's fee of $500 is not pro-rated and there is no minimum level for communities. He added that the fee is based upon available development opportunities. C. Planninl!: Cases 1. Case #99-07, Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. (Guidant), 4100 Hamline Avenue N, PUD (Master Plan) . Ms. Randall explained that the applicant is proposing to update their master plan to include a recent addition between building A and B, a future proposed addition to building B, an addition to building E, and future parking lots to the north and east. She added the applicant proposes to reduce their current available parking to allow for the building of the addition to Building E, and provide 221 additional parking spaces on the east side of Femwood Avenue. Ms. Randall noted that staffis concerned that parking across Fernwood Avenue, which is not connected to the site, will create pedestrian crossing problems and issues, and the property could be sold in the future thus reducing the amount of employee parking. She added that staff recommends that an easement be placed to this site or that the area to the north of Building E be added as proof of parking if the site across F ernwood A venue were lost or sold. Ms. Randall stated staff also recommends a sidewalk to the entrance ofthe building be constructed for pedestrians crossing Fernwood A venue, and that the City install a stop sign so that traffic will stop in all directions. She noted that all buildings meet the required setbacks, except for building H which would no longer be an issue if the property to the north of Building E is combined with the main campus. Ms. Randall stated the City Engineer had noted a possible trail easement along County Road F, adding the timing of this trail is still uncertain and staff does not recommend moving forward with that issue. . Ms. Randall stated the Planning Commission has recommended approval of this case, with the following conditions: