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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — MAY 12, 2025 14 this was a discussion for the entire Council. If we were to purchase flags, she would work with Councilmember Holden to respond back to whomever made the request. Mayor Grant asked if there is any objection to doing a flag. Councilmember Rousseau said she doesn't mind giving the Red Bulls a flag. She would want to know the cost. Mayor Grant received consensus from Council to direct Staff to purchase two flags and bring additional information regarding potential future policy for an Arden Hills flag. Council recessed the work session at 6:57 pm. Council reconvened the work session at 9:06 pm. G. Zoning Code Update City Administrator Jagoe presented an update on the work that HGKi is doing for the Zoning Code Updates. They brought back the commercial zoning districts. She is presenting the recommendations that the Planning Commission have moved forward. This is an opportunity for the Council to provide feedback. The consultants presented some lot standard changes. They were looking at site standards in two of the zoning districts. The principal and accessory use table for zoning use districts has been updated, as well as some other development standards like off-street parking, parking requirements to include EV charging stations, signage, landscaping and outdoor lighting. This is an opportunity for Council to see what the Planning Commission reviewed and provide any feedback that Council would like her to share with the consultants. They will start drafting the ordinance language from this discussion. This will come back to the City Council for discussion on the ordinance language. They will also start to work on community engagement. Our new Communications person will be starting in June and she will be tasked with developing a page on the website. This isn't the final language, Staff is just presenting their initial changes. She is seeking direction to have the consultant continue on the path they are on, or if Council would like to see a course correction. Councilmember Rousseau asked if they will talk about interior lighting. She has been past some businesses that have all of their lighting on during off hours. It seems unusual. City Administrator Jagoe said that has not been a topic of discussion. She is not aware of anything in the zoning ordinance or that she remembers other cities doing. She can ask the consultants. Councilmember Rousseau asked what the data center is classified as. City Administrator Jagoe said that falls under the Industrial. There is some information about data centers in the general requirements. She will need to verify those requirements and she can follow up with Council. Councilmember Weber asked if the Planning Commissions cuts are incorporated into the information being presented.