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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — JULY 14, 2025 8 Mayor Grant said we need to define data center. He said he could see Land O Lakes or Boston Scientific having data centers that we may not know about. There are the data centers that are mass data storage and collection. We need to define what we will allow and won't allow. Councilmember Rousseau said she understands local businesses might have on -site servers. That is different than a big data center. She would want to know water usage and how many jobs they bring. It will be disappointing. The PUC hasn't regulated them yet, either. Councilmember Weber said that if one of the bigger local companies wanted a data center, they will apply to change the code. They have already made significant investments in their buildings. He would like to learn about the use of resources and the jobs possibilities. City Administrator Jagoe will get some introductory information on the topic from the consultant. Councilmember Rousseau asked about Commercial, Recreation Outdoor. City Administrator Jagoe said that is a typo on HGKi's part. It exists today as an accessory use in the B-2 District. They said it is conditional but it is accessory only right now. It should read there must be a Commercial, recreation -indoor use and then commercial, recreation -outdoor can be an accessory use. Councilmember Holden asked if Storage facility, personal is storage units individuals can rent. She would hate to see any undevelopable land be used for that. She said in the 694 and 35W area it would be all you see. Councilmember Weber said it isn't allowed in that area. City Administrator Jagoe said this us is being recommended in the Industrial I-1 and 1-Flex Districts. Councilmember Holden doesn't want it there. Those things are huge with lots of traffic, theft and require extra policing. Councilmember Rousseau added they don't employ very many people. City Administrator Jagoe asked if that is another use they would like to strike. Council agreed. Councilmember Holden said if we get a utility substation she wants one that gives electricity to the citizens more than they do now, considering there are so many power outages. She asked if we can make them guarantee that? Discussion ensued regarding the location of current substations and if they should be allowed. City Administrator Jagoe said a utility substation is a conditional use in the I-1 District.