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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - DECEMBER 2, 1998 DRAFT 10 . whatever they want. Mr. Ringwald explained that this statement only exempts property owners . from sub-points one, two aod three of the Zoning Ordinance. Commissioner Sand asked if Staff is willing the accept the suggestion to reword subparagraph 5 (b) to read, "Are substandard in size as a result of the acquisition or condemnation by a governmental entity for public purpose..." Mr. Ringwald stated that this section will be reworded as suggested. Cornmissioner Saod suggested the sentence should be finished with "aod remain in separate ownership from adjacent lots on the date of such condemnation or acquisition." Mr, Ringwald concurred. Commissioner Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Baker to recommend approval of Planning Case #98-31, City of Arden Hills, Zoning Code amendment based on the modified laoguage to Section V, K, 5, a, (5), (b) to read "Are substandard in size as a result of the acquisition or condenmation by a governmental entity for public purpose and remain in separate ownership from adjacent lots from the date of such acquisition or condenmation." The motion carried unanimously (6-0). This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, December 14, 1998 City Council meeting. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Malone stated that the old City Hall is scheduled for demolition in approximately one and one-half weeks, . Councilmember Malone stated that the City Council approved the updated Comprehensive Plan. He noted the chaoges and suggestions by the Planning Commission were incorporated into the Plao. The City Council also agreed the TCAAP area should have a new name. Councilmember Malone stated that the City is once again participating in the Livable Communities Program, He explained that participation is maodated by the Metropolitao Council aod is ao attempt to set goals for housing pricing and availability. Councilmember Malone indicated that the Council is working on including the I-35W bridge reconstruction into Mn Dot's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Councilmember Malone stated that the City is still working on the improvement plans for West Round Lake Road. He explained that the City Engineer, BRW, presented a $1.9 million dollar plao to build the road with a median aod a $1.5 million dollar plan to build the road with two lanes with a turn laoe in the middle. Councilmember Malone indicated that this is more money thao the City has available for this project and, at the last City Council meeting, the Council had requested Staff to do more research aod develop other alternatives which visually eohance West Round Lake Road while remaining within the budget. Councilmember Malone stated that the City plans to rebuild the lift station at Lake Johanna. He . indicated that the City plans to rebuild one lift station per year to bring the purnp equipment to above ground to eliminate the current confined space entry situation.