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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 1, 1999 20 Councilmember Rem stated that codification of the City Codes was nearly completed. With regard to City Task Forces, Councilmember Rem stated that the City Council approved the appointments for the Water Quality Task Force at its August 30,1999 regular meeting. She indicated that Councilmember Aplikowski was anxious to begin the Events Committee to prepare for the town hall meeting and the anniversary party. The Public Works and Park Maintenance Task Forces will be delayed until the professional study is accomplished for the maintenance facility. Councilmember Rem stated that at the last Worksession the City Council discussed the Pavement Management Program. She indicated that there may be some revisions made to this program in terms of what the standard street and curb/gutter requirements will be for the City of Arden Hills. The intent was to allow some flexibility in these standards for the neighborhoods that clearly cannot meet them. Councilmember Rem stated that Mr. Post has requested that the City Council re-prioritize the topics that staff needed to be dealing with. The top priorities identified were: The new City Hall site; TCAAP zoning; codification ofthe City Code; the Public WorkslMaintenance Facility space needs study; the 135W Corridor Coalition; preparation for Truth in Taxation; and the reconfiguration of the Arden Manor Park. Councilmember Rem stated that Mr. Stafford had purchased a Vactor truck to clean out the City grit chambers. Councilmember Rem stated that the Metropolitan Council has an opening on their Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilmember Rem stated that the following action was taken at the August 30, 1999 regular City Council meeting: . Mr. Stafford provided a presentation on the sump pump inspection program and the City Council approved the proposed Ordinance related to these inspections. The Council approved a cost sharing program with Ramsey County for the reconstruction ofthe Cleveland Avenue Bridge. Additionally, the County was requesting that the City of Arden Hills limit the parking on this portion of Cleveland Avenue in order for the County to receive state aid approval of the project. The City Council approved Planning Case #99-13 for Priskies Pet Care to construct the proposed biofilter. Councilmember Rem stated that the only concern for the biofilter was what would happen if someone were to get on top of the wood chips. The City Council was assured that a person could walk across the wood chips. The City Council approved Planning Case #99-11, Aaron and Steve Nelson, 3130 Cleveland Avenue North, Concept Planned Unit Development. Councilmember Rem stated that the City Council had shared the concerns of the Planning Commission regarding the proposed access ramp. The Council approved the concept planned unit development four to one. Councilmember Rem stated that she had been the opposing vote. After having sat through the Planning Commission meeting last month and considering staff's presentation at the City Council meeting, she still had concerns regarding the configuration of the access ramp. . . . 1 . . .