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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — MAY 27, 2025 9 Councilmember Rousseau asked if there was anything in City Code stopping a Dollar Store from going into the unnamed grocery or Pace Industry sites. Senior Planner Fransen explained that the Pace Industry building was within the B-2 zoning district and there was a requirement for a PUD for new development or redevelopment within the B-2 zoning district. She reported this PUD would have to come before the City Council for consideration. She indicated the unnamed grocery site was also within a PUD and a PUD amendment would be required for a change in use. Councilmember Holden explained she was confused because it appears she has been stated as not wanting thrift stores in Arden Hills. She commented if the entire area along Lexington Avenue was allowed to have thrift stores, she was then allowed to reserve her right to restrict the number of thrift stores elsewhere in the community. She indicated if B-3 was out, she would have no problem with the other zoning districts in the City having thrift stores. She believed the statement that was made about her was inaccurate and she wanted to offer clarity. She supported the B-3 district not allowing for thrift stores because she would rather see another use in this area. Mayor Grant clarified for the record that Councilmember Holden was on the City Council when the Goodwill went in. Councilmember Weber stated if the Council had the time, the entire history of the Goodwill development could be addressed, noting the Goodwill sued the City. He explained immediately after the Goodwill went in and the City lost the lawsuit, the Council passed legislation that would prevent thrift stores in other districts. He reported Councilmember Holden has made it clear she would not support thrift in the B-3 zoning district or within a PUD, which tells him thrift would not be allowed in Arden Hills. He indicated this was contrary to the point of this planning case, which was to allow thrift uses as a retail use in the City. Councilmember Holden commented that Councilmember Weber could not read her mind. She asked the Mayor why there was a lawsuit with the Goodwill. Mayor Grant clarified Goodwill did not sue the City. Rather, the landowner, who was not the Goodwill, went to binding arbitration with the City based on the size of the building. MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Weber seconded a motion to adopt Ordinance 2025-001 for Planning Clase 25-003 regarding a Zoning, Code amendment to Chapter 13, Section 1305 to modify definitions for thrift store use, 1320 to determine zoning districts for thrift store use, and 1325 to establish performance standards for thrift store use. AMENDMENT: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to amend the ordinance to restrict the Class I and Class II thrift store use from the B-3 zoning district. Councilmember Monson asked if Councilmember Holden's primary concern was with a Class II standalone building. Councilmember Holden stated this was her main concern.