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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 27.1998 6 MOTION: Councilmember Hicks moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve a variance for the existing sign, in Planning Case #98-11, based on Findings Variance section of the Staff report dated April I, 1998, conditioned on the provisions stated above. The motion carried unanimously (5- 0). MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve a lot split, in Planning Case #98-11, conditioned on the provisions stated above and with the understanding that the petitioner is creating this lot knowing future public access will not be considered and this lot is encumbered by lack of access as well as a restriction with regard to the signs. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). B. BDC, Request for Funding for Consultant, Lexington/Red Fox Study Mr. Ringwald reported the Business Development Committee (BDC) requests that the City Council authorize the expenditure of funds to produce an illustrative plan to assist in revisiting thc vision for the Lexington/Fox area. The City Council at its Monday, March 10 1997, regular meeting established the BDC, provided its mission statements, goals, and appointed its membership. The BDC has been revisiting the vision for the Lexington/Fox area which was originally produced in June 1990. The BDC wishes to hirc the firm of Sanders, Wacker and Bergly to prepare an illustrative plan of their vision to bettcr communicate their ideas to the City Council, Finance Committee, and Planning Commission. Mr. Ray McGraw, Business Development Committee, stated the Committee had studied the Lcxington/Red Fox area for future development prospects. St. Paul Companies is the largest land owner of the area. Mr. McGraw stated that St. Paul Companies had not expressed interest in the redevelopment plan envisioned by the BDC. Mr. McGraw discussed development trends that took place in the Twin Cities over the last fifty years. Mr. McGraw explained that the City of Arden Hills should assist the BDC in searching for new private investment in the Lexington/Red Fox area so that the area could be rejuvenated. Jeanne Winiecki, Business Development Committee, stated that the BDC accepted the challenge to develop a vision plan for the Lexington/Fox Business Park area. She explained Mr. Bergly has developed a proposal indicating work tasks, time lines, and costs and agreed with a cost adjustment provided the BDC works closely with them to help save time with corrections and adjustments. Ms. Winiecki advised that zoning changes may be required to accommodate BDC's future redevelopment plans. She requested a sum of $4770.00 from the City so that a consultant could be hired. Mr. Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator, stated that staff recommends the study area be enlarged to include the area south of County Road E.