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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 10. 1997 12 . Mr. R. Orlando Logelin, Minister of Administration at North Heights Lutheran Church, stated they were asked by the City Council to research records to determine whether there was oversight on their or the City's part regarding the misunderstanding on the issue of brick and were also to present a proposal for a compromise to a total brick wall. Mr. Logelin presented a detailed chronology of the history beginning with the Stage I Worship Center dating back to May 1, 1985. He stated that it was their conclusion that they were not required to use exclusive brick with any other future stages, Mr. Logelin explained their process for planning the expansion and desire to not use only one material but to break up that monotony by using additional materials and to differentiate the activity center from the sanctuary. He indicated that another consideration was economics, Mr. Logelin stated these were the three reasons to consider a combination of brick and broom finished (stucco) finished panel. He then reviewed the chronicling of Stage II activities for the expansion beginning in 1997. He pointed out the words "Face of Existing Building - Brick is to match existing and other materials of addition are to match or be similar to existing building" which are indicated on two pages identified as Exhibit A, pages 7 and 8 of the plan, He noted that page 4, item 5 of that same report has a paragraph entitled "Building. The exterior of the proposed building addition consists of face brick which will match the brick on the existing portion of the building. The two cupolas will match the prefinished standing seam metal roof that was used on the existing roof The building will be fully sprinklered." Mr. Logelin asserted that while this is not a false statement, it is an incomplete statement. Mr. Logelin continued his review of the past meeting minutes, . actions taken, and their process to receive and award the project bid. Mr, Logelin stated he believes the applicant has made themselves clear in the progress ofthese drawings. He stated they believe there was a lack of communication between North Heights Lutheran Church and City Staff but that their drawings have been very clear. Mr, Logelin stated they have never attempted to mislead the City and believe the documentation shows it is clear that the activity center always included materials other than brick but should match existing materials, which they have done. He stated their requests are tbat if the chronology is accurate as presented, then the building should be allowed to continue as originally approvcd, If the chronology is missing information to convince everyone the exterior materials should be other than stated in Exhibit A, pages 7 and 8, then they want to work with the City on the revised plan, as presented, and request approval of that. He stated if option 1 is not accepted but option 2 is approved, he will need to go back to his leadership to state the reasons why they cannot go ahead as originally approved and let them decide if they support the revised plan, If so, it will be brought back to the Council. Mayor Probst stated he does not take exception to the excerpts taken from various meeting minutes but thinks there is a substantial difference in the chain of events than, perhaps, what they or the architect is suggesting. He noted that the original documents on which approval was given, indicate everything will match brick or other materials, which he presumes are all of the . permanent materials, and does not include precast. He stated the expansion areas were considered not to be the permanent finishes on the building. Mayor Probst stated he cannot imagine presenting a project whereby it uses a significant amount of precast concrete and not identifying them on the preliminary plans. He stated he assumed "other materials" included the trim, flashing, etc. Mayor Probst stated that tbe Council, individually or as a whole, would have --------