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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 25, 1999 20 . Mayor Probst agreed that the owner of such a development has some responsibility to deal with issues such as garbage disposal and it would be preferable for there to be a consistent method as more requests for outdoor storage are made. He indicated that he was not sure what would be the best method for screening the proposed dumpster and compactor, however, it must be screened. Since the dumpster and compactor will be visible from a public street, Councilmember Aplikowski agreed that it must be screened. Councilmember Larson asked how visible the loading dock area is from Round Lake Court Ms. Randall stated that a portion of the loading dock area is visible from Round Lake Court; however, the area in which the compactor is proposed to be placed would only be visible from the end of the cul-de-sac. Councilmember Larson asked if there was vegetation along the south side of the cul-de-sac. Ms. Randall stated that there are some plants in this area, Councilmember Larson stated that he would prefer landscaping along the road for screening so that the entire loading dock area is less visible. Ms, Rimdall noted that the area being referred to is an open drive area. MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved to approve Planning Case #99-21, Planned Unit Development Amendment, to allow for a trash compactor and dumpster on the north side of the building located at 2015 Gateway Boulevard, with the condition that a chain link fence, with slats painted to match the building, be placed on the west side of the trash dumpster and compactor. . Mayor Probst suggested that the length of the fence be defined, Councilmember Aplikowski statcd that the fence was proposed to bc 10 feet high, 30 feet long, and 10 feet wide. Ms. Randall noted that the fence must be the full length of the compactor. Councilmember Rem seconded the motion. The motion carried (3-1, Mayor Probst opposed), C. Resolution #99-38, A Resolution Declaring That a Vacancy Exists as CounciImcmber Mr. Post stated that this action stems from the receipt ofMr. Malone's resignation letter at the October 12, 1999 City Council meeting. Adoption of the Resolution will set into motion the action that the City Council discussed at its last worksession regarding the process to follow in order to fill the vacancy. The City Council was asked to approve Resolution #99-38, entitled, "A Resolution Declaring that a Vacancy Exists as Councilmember." MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #99-38, Declaring that a Vacancy Exists as Councilmember. The motion carried unanimously (4-0), .