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DC' ArT - . ..-~'"~" , r p ~(\. ,\ ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - FEBRUARY 17. 1998 4 . f. City Hall Mr. Fritsinger presented an updated preliminary floor plan for the proposed City Hall design and sought Council direction on various issues, including basement expansion, location of the community room, and exterior facade materials. Mr. Fritsinger requested Council's intent for the community room; its purpose and intended uses, inclusion of kitchen facilities and other amenities, potential leasing of the space, establishment of the City's identity in the building, and possible relocation to the mezzanine area. Council directed staff to continue plans to fully build out the basement with the community room located in the basement; separate staff restrooms from public restrooms; completion of the mezzanine without partitions as potential future lease space; roughed in kitchen in the community room; additional stairway; and other code requirement issues to be implemented in the revised preliminary plans. CITY ISSUES - LONG TERM a. BethellHamline Sanitary Sewer Odor Problems Update Mr. Stafford reported on further findings related to the BethellHamline sanitary sewer odors and . ongoing discussions with Bethel College staff. Mr. Stafford stated that he, MCES staff, and the City's consulting engineer, Greg Brown, had met on several occasions with Bethel staff, and they have realized it's the college's problem. Mr. Stafford advised Councilmembers that Bethel is currently working with Mr. Ringwald and Mr. Scherbel on a planning case for design of additional student housing, and are reviewing possible solutions in conjunction with this pending construction. Mr. Stafford stated he has had ongoing discussions with affected neighbors, as well as Bethel, and will continue to work toward a solution. Council directed staff to continue pursuing a solution to this ongoing situation. b. County Road F. Renaming of Street Mr. Stafford presented historical information to the Council on a proposed name change for County Road F, as previously directed by Council. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that she had initiated correspondence with those affected by the proposed change, at her expense, and would like the Council to wait for additional responses from the neighborhood. Staff was directed to notify residents that the Council will be taking action on a name change for County Road F at their March 9, 1998 regular Council meeting, and invite their participation. . Mayor Probst directed staff to contact the City of Shoreview regarding the process involved in -