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. ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - NOVEMBER 3, 1999 DRAFT 16 With regard to the pedestrian circulation requirements, Commissioner Sand suggested that crosswalks be identified with different materials or colors, similar to the road around Lake e Johanna, and the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Highway 96. Commissioner Galatowitsch agreed and stated that she would prefer the sidewalks to be concrete with defined curbs. She indicated that she would not approve of trails rather than sidewalks in tile Civic Center Zoning District. Ms. McMonigal noted that the City trail plan differentiates sidewalks and trails. Chair Erickson stated that the intent of defining the Zoning Ordinance was to guide the development of the property. He was concerned that issues such as sidewalks would fall more llilder the Public Works improvement projects than the overall desigu of the District. He did not think that sidewalk requirements should be included in the Zoning Ordinance. Chair Erickson noted that many modifications to the Zoning Ordinance had been made this evening. He asked if the minutes could be referenced in the motion, rather than listing the modifications in the motion. Ms. Randall stated that this would be acceptable. Commissioner Duchenes moved, seconded by Commissioner Sand to recommend approval of PI arming Case #99-22, approving a Civic Center Zoning District, as modified by this evening's discussions, and Rezoning a portion of TCAAP. Commissioner Nelson asked that the Planning Commission be supplied with a copy of the revised Ordinance prior to review by the City Council. Ms. Randall agreed. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). e This Plarming Case will be reviewed at the Monday, November 29, 1999, City Council meeting. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Malone stated that the new City Administrator, Mr. Joe Lynch, Vvill begin work November 10, 1999. With regard to street projects, Councilmember Malone stated that the City will be performing substantial reconstruction work on the Ingerson Road/Tiller Lane area next year. COllilcilmember Malone stated that the City had reviewed the Ramsey COllilty plan for Tony Schmidt park improvements, which included a prairie look for the new building. Commissioner Sand confirmed that the work will be accomplished next SUllllller. COllilcilmember Malone stated that this was correct. COllilcilmember Malone stated that the Saint Paul Water Department was considering the take over of the City of Arden Hills' water system. With regard to the October Planning Cases, Councilmember Malone stated that the City Council upheld the Plarming Commission's recommendations on all but the Midway National Bank a request. He indicated that only four Councilmembers had been present at the meeting and had .. reached a dead-lock with regard to whether or not the fencing should be cedar wood or brick. The Plarming Case had been tabled to the November 8, 1999, regular City Council meeting.