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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — MAY 27, 2025 10 A roll call vote was taken. The amendment failed 2-3 (Councilmembers Monson, Rousseau and Weber opposed). AMENDMENT: Councilmember Holden moved and MaN or Grant seconded a motion to amend the ordinance to restrict the Class II thrift store use from the B-3 zonin;, district. A roll call vote was taken. The amendment passed 3-2 (Councilmembers Rousseau and Weber opposed). AMENDMENT: MaN or Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to amend the ordinance to require all thrift uses in the B-2. B-3. B-4 and I -FLEX zoning districts be a conditional use. A roll call vote was taken. The amendment failed 2-3 Wouncihnembers Monson. Rousseau and Weber opposed). Councilmember Holden asked if outdoor collections could occur at the back door of a business instead of the front door. Senior Planner Fransen stated as drafted that was not part of the language, but an amendment could be made to reference the location for drop-offs. Councilmember Holden discussed how all other businesses in the community were required to have deliveries made through the back door but noted thrift stores would be allowed to have drop offs at the front door. She asked if anyone else on the Council was concerned about this. Councilmember Monson stated it was very unlikely that deliveries would be made through the front door. She explained it has been her experience that thrift stores have another entrance where large items are accepted and that this is not done at the front entrance. Councilmember Holden reported it would be better for the City to have language in place, if an enforcement issue were to arise. Mayor Grant indicated that now would be the time to modify the language. Councilmember Monson asked if Odds and Ends took donated items at the front door. City Administrator Jagoe stated she was uncertain. She explained it was her understanding that the owner of Odds and Ends worked with families and obtained goods at the families' properties and the items were then brought to the shop by the store owner. She reported the current language would allow for visitors of a thrift use to walk in with a small item, such as a lamp, in order to make a donation. She indicated couches were not allowed to be donated at the front entrance. She explained the intent of the ordinance was to require the business owner to make arrangements for the pickup of large items. Councilmember Holden indicated she has seen people bringing items through the front door at Odds and Ends, which was why she brought this item up.