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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 30. 1998 19 Council member Aplikowski requested the inclusion of a condition indicating the lighting level be "reasonable" where it can be viewed. Mr. Hjelle stated they will be using high cut-offlights as used on other buildings and he does not know of any SUP provisions relating to lighting. He stated they have complied with restrictions about lighting not extending off the property. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). Mr. Hjelle thanked the Council for this consideration and stated they hope to be under construction in June. 6. Case #98-03, City of Arden Hills, 1450 West Highway 96, Amendment to Arden Hills Zoning Ordinance/Pawnshops Mr. Ringwald explained that the City of Arden Hills is requesting approval of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would identifY pawnshops as a prohibited use in all zoning districts. He noted this proposal will include the actual verbatim State law definition of "pawnshop" and lists it as not permitted in all zoning districts. Mr. Ringwald reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the requested amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, MOTION: Councilmember Hicks moved and Councilmember Malone seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #98-03, City of Arden Hills, 1450 West Highway 96, Amendment to Arden Hills Zoning Ordinance/Pawnshops. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). B. City Facilities Mayor Probst noted the memorandum from Mr. Fritsinger reporting that the City is actively proceeding with pI arming for construction of a new City Hall facility at the Sunfish Lake site on Highway 96. However, the most recent information from the Minnesota National Guard has indicated the executed lease date upon which construction activities could begin has, once again, been delayed. Mr. Post reviewed the discussion held at the recent Council workshop relating to staff needs and possible delay in obtaining the Sunfish site and alternative options. He stated staff reviewed one option which was leasing space at Control Data on an 18-month lease basis and a second option ofleasing space at the Round Lake Business Center on a two-year sublease for a corner space. Mr. Post advised staff is recommending the Council authorize negotiations of the leased space at the Round Lake Business Center. Councilmember Malone stated he believes the Round Lake Business Center option provides reasonable space located within the City of Arden Hills and believes the two-way radio issues can be resolved. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she believes the Round Lake Business Center space is more accessible and provides a friendlier work environment.