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DRAFT ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 26,1998 6 Mr. Fritsinger reminded the Council that the Comprehensive Plan update has been in process . throughout the summer and it is scheduled to be brought to the Planning Commission for the public hearing during the November meeting. He invited any of the Councilmembers who may be interested to attend the meeting. COUNCll, COMMFNTS Councilmember Malone commented that updating the Comprehensive Plan is a difficult process because the new plan will be substantially different from the old one. In reading the new draft it appears to be much broader than it had been. Mayor Probst referred to a note in the agenda packet regarding inquiries coming back as a result of the utility stuffer asking for interest in serving on a committee and indicated he would like to see these inquiries. He noted that it was discussed at this year's retreat to delay any new committee appointments until after the 1999 retreat. He indicated that there should be a reaffim1ation of this change or a decision made whether or not the process should be moved up. Mayor Probst asked for an explanation of the graphic provided regarding the issue ofa resident looking for access off Lake Lane. Mr. fritsinger indicated Lake Lane is currently a dirt road east of the IOOF property with a fence running parallel to it. The road is not maintained by the City because there is a private drive used by the residents, which weaves through the lots and out towards Shoreline Lane. With the selling of Mr. Anderson's property, related to his abatement process, and the proposed development ofMr. Hanson's three lots, the private drive is expected . to be no longer available. Because of this, the one property owner affected by the loss ofthe driveway is requesting the City upgrade Lake Lane so it may be used to access the property. Mayor Probst stated that he had attended thc grand opening of the Schwan's Super Rink on Saturday. He found the facility very impressive and felt it was well received. Mayor Probst noted that the 1-35W Corridor Coalition continues to move along and Mr. Strauss is scheduled to attend the November Worksession with an update for the Council. The process appears to be going well and the City is getting into issues which will test the cohesiveness of the Coalition. At this point it appears to be a success and he is anxious for the presentation to the , Council. Mayor Probst referred to the request from Nickelodeon and asked if there was any reason the City should not participate. Mr. fritsinger indicated that he is not familiar with the program and the only infomlation he has is the letter included in the agenda packet. He indicated it appears to simply be a request for people in the community to volunteer to participate, but there is no explanation of any other issues which may be involved. .