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~ e e e UI..\.-..;..' bl l.: ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - JANUARY 18, 2000 5 with potential designs for build out of the lower level, and offices housed all on one level, in addition to more detailed use of the community room in the lower level. Mr. Lynch also stated that he and staff had met with representatives of Welsh Development Corporation, and that it was determined that no special meetings of the special meetings of Planning Commission and City Council would be required. Mr. Lynch advised that due to several potential lessees in one of the Gateway Business Development (GBD) buildings, Amendments to the Special Use Permit (SUP) would be required, and staff was continuing to work with the applicant on the planning requirements. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Probst requested that the architects be placed on the January 31 st regular Council Agenda prior to any planning cases. Councilmember Larson announced that, in conjunction with a recently held Fire Department Relief Association meeting, the Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department (Station No. I) had elected a new Fire Chief, Mr. Dave Schrier. Don Szurek had previously served this station, and had planned to leave office in the spring of 2000. Councilmember Larson advised Mayor Probst and Councilmembecs that the Bethel Park Planning Case was slated for action by the City Council at the January 31 sl regular Council meeting. Councilmember Larson reported on four areas for Council review and consideration: I) Adequacy of screening between Bethel and homes immediately adjacent - by tennis courts; and the natural barrier provided by the wetland; 2) Parking lot lighting and determining the best height and number of units required and their safety and aesthetic impacts; 3) Restroom facilities being permanent or satellite, and screening requirements; 4) Traffic movements at the intersection with Old Snelling - necessity of a turn lane and safety issues related to other activities in the area. Councilmember Grant sought clarification of the availability of Ramsey County matching grant funds for existing soccer fields. Mr. Moore responded, and reviewed project requirements for funding qualifications, and advised Mayor Probst and Councilmembers that he was serving on the Committee overseeing grant awards. Councilmember Grant advised Mayor Probst and Councilmembers that he had requested additional maps and information from staff on the Bethel roadway, and staff would include it in the weekly mail packet. Additional discussion took place regarding a recent meeting held between staff and Dan Solar of Ramsey County regarding various safety concerns along Old Snelling Avenue. GL - island for safety at crosswalk