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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, July 8, 1985 Page four Weir said the trees are too small to screen the trash area; noted that trees at the south of Arden Plaza are much larger and do provide adequate screening. It was noted by Council that the trees" at the south of the site have an 8 to 10 year growth; Planner anticipates strong screening of the west side of the Arden Plaza site in 4 to 5 years. Weir also noted that the screening of roof top units (mechanical operating equipment) has not been maintained; suggested the units, if painted, would present a better appearance than the fencing in its present condition. Weir said that the Northpark property and Hoigaards still get ground water seepage because of the inadequate curbing at Arden Plaza. In discussion, Hicks said the west side of Arden Plaza has been bermed and sodded; curbing has been installed end to end (not continuous). Weir said the curb is brittle and shifts: consequently we get seepage. Hicks said the Arden Plaza tenants are messy with their garbage/trash; feels this is a legitimate complaint. . Council concurred to refer the complaints to the City Attorney to determine violatons of the Arden Plaza Special Use Permit and/or City Code, and to make recommendations to Council. Nesset explained that when he talked to McNiesh relative to the proposed screening with scotch'pine, he relied on"the City Planner's judgement for adequate screening of the trash area. In discussion of the Northpark Business Center park dedication (Grey Fox Road), Weir noted that Arden Hills has not modified its Subdivision Ordinance to comply with the provisions of Laws of 1980; stated that no two parcels are alike; feels the intent of the park dedication requirement needs to be examined as it relates to each property. Weir referred Council to his previous park dedication proposals: - $30,000, payable over ten years, no interest, first payment at building occupancy. - $40,000, payable over 17 years, no interest, first payment at building occupany. Weir noted that their Northpark Business Center site picks up drainage from adjacent property to the north (International Paper) which is directed into their on-site pond, which will be an ~enity to the City of Arden Hills. Weir noted that land costs have escalated; feels 10% of these escalated prices for park dedication is preposterous. Weir said he has no other proposals to offer to Council; wants fairness. In discussion, it was noted that the on-site pond is an amenity to the Northpark site; Weir knew when the land was purchased, that the site handled run-off from other sites before this development and he had to handle this in some manner. Engineer Christoffersen recalled that some fringe drainage from the north did drain through this area; Northpark, he believes, picked this up and it now goes directly to the on-site pond; noted it could possibly have been dtrected to the City's storm sewer system. Christoffersen explained that the City built the drainage system around the site; on-site system was constructed by the developer. Hicks stated that he needs a good, solid basis for deviating from the 10% requirement; agreed that the pond is a site amenity; asked the basis for the ... $30,000 proposal -- Weir answered "totally arbitrary". Hicks recalled that the previous proposal was $35,000 over 10 years; asked why the change to $30,000. Weir said he recalled it at $30,000. Hansen suggested that action be deferred to the next meeting so previous proposal figures can be verified. Weir requested that the park dedication be dispensed with tonight; wants to avoid paying under protest; anticipates occupancy of the first building in August. Hicks moved to reconsider the relative to park dedication. carried unanimously. (5-0) previous Northpark Business Center motion Motion was seconded by Peck. Motion