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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — JUNE 23, 2025 7 Larson pointed out that from the top of the wall, as the ground falls away the pre -cast concrete tends to appear to grow. There will always be a little bit of pre -cast concrete at the bottom. Councilmember Weber said that will preserve the wood, as well. He stated those panels will pretty much be custom to each section. Larson said somewhat. They will be in the ground a little farther in some locations. Councilmember Weber asked if the wood will be treated aesthetically. Larson said that is not the goal. They would like it to go gray, naturally over time. Evans said they will use Southern yellow pine. It's a common wood for a project like this. Councilmember Holden asked if they will continue to do the small corrections to stop the noise or if they will install this wall and stop caring about the small things. Doerr said there are plans for silencers on exhaust fans and other roof top equipment. The reason they completed a full building study is we can mock it up to see if a silencer is needed. If there is any mechanism available to quiet a new piece of equipment, they are looking at that. Councilmember Holden asked if they will be moving forward with a meeting with the neighbors. Larson confirmed. He would like to discuss, with Staff, how best to do that. Senior Planner Fransen said Staff will work with Boston Scientific to make sure next steps are taken there and that the meeting is properly noticed. Councilmember Holden said the City wouldn't typically take the lead on this type of meeting between a business and residents. Senior Planner Fransen clarified that she would share the process, as established with the City. Larson doesn't remember if Staff was present at these meetings in the past, on other projects. Mayor Pro Tem Monson said they can organize that with Staff. Council trusts Staff to lead that in the right direction. She asked if this intended to be built in 2026. Doerr confirmed. Construction would be in spring of 2026. Mayor Pro Tem Monson asked if it would be completed in one season. Doerr confirmed. They expect it to be completed around August of 2026. Evans showed a graphic of the landscaping they are envisioning. There are some existing trees, new trees will be added and new native plants will be put in, as well. They expect the plantings will do well on their own, with little maintenance. There will be some tree trimming, to raise the canopies over time.