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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—OCTOBER 27, 2025 2 <br /> Councilmember Holden indicated she was concerned with the impacts a Darcy Waiver would <br /> have on the property owner. She discussed how the cost to clean wells was very burdensome and <br /> noted she did not want the City to be held responsible if a Darcy Waiver was given to Ryan <br /> Companies. <br /> City Administrator Jagoe reported she would investigate this matter further and would report <br /> back to the Council. <br /> Councilmember Monson questioned why Councilmember Holden brought up the Darcy Waiver. <br /> Councilmember Holden explained the last time the Council received an update from staff the <br /> Co p p <br /> Council was told Ryan Companies would be applying for permits, which may include a Darcy <br /> Waiver. She indicated she would forward the information she researched regarding Darcy <br /> Waivers to City staff to be forwarded to the remainder of the City Council. <br /> 3. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL <br /> Gregg Larson, 3377 North Snelling Avenue stated he has been an advocate for affordable <br /> housing in Arden Hills. He explained he has enjoyed reading the staff memos drafted by Jake <br /> Reilly and commended him for the quality of the work he was doing on behalf of the City. He <br /> appreciated all of the well documented information that was included in these memos and for <br /> addressing the type of affordable housing that was currently available in Arden Hills. <br /> Andrea Pidde, 1619 Lake Johanna Boulevard, expressed concerns with Planning Case 25-008 <br /> for the lot consolidation for the property at 1622 and 1624 Lake Johanna Boulevard. She reported <br /> that the property owner has requested seven large variances from City Code. She indicated she <br /> was concerned with where snow would be placed for this property, noting she did not want the <br /> snow pushed onto her property. She noted there has been no shoreline mitigation in the past. She <br /> recommended this matter be addressed prior to the Council considering the variance request. <br /> Mayor Grant asked if snow removal was addressed by the Planning Commission. <br /> Councilmember Weber stated snow was mentioned during public comment but was not debated <br /> by the Planning Commission. <br /> Mayor Grant thanked Ms. Pidde for bringing this matter to the Council's attention and reported <br /> this Planning Case would be coming to the Council for consideration at the November 24, 2025 <br /> City Council meeting. <br /> 4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES <br /> None. <br /> 5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS <br /> None. <br /> 6. STAFF COMMENTS <br />