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e e e ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JULY 5, 2000 15 Acting Chair Rye asked whether logos could be put on the City's water towers. Councilmember Rem stated she would bring that suggestion to the Council. Councilmember Rem stated there was a discussion with regard to City staff mowing in City and county right of ways, as well as discussions regarding the Indykiewycz parcel and the Josephine East development. Councilmember Rem stated that the Council had reviewed the planning cases put forward by the Conunission at its last regular meeting. She added that the Welsh Companies application was approved with some concerns regarding screening. She noted that Mr. Mertensotto's variance request was tabled as he was not present at the meeting, but the Council agreed in an informal poll to support his request. Councilmember Rem stated, with regard to the new City Hall facility, the City Attorney has strongly urged the Council not to accept bids until fee title to the land has been received. Councilmember Rem stated the Council approved a Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan for the City which will cost approximately $60,000. Conunissioner Nelson asked who was the low bidder on the City Hall facility project. Councilmember Rem stated the bidder was the same as last year, but the low bid was 10% higher than last year. She added the plans have changed somewhat, with an expansion to include windows on the 2nd floor and a stone exterior instead of brick. Conunissioner Galatowitsch asked what kind of stone exterior would be constructed. CounciImember Rem stated it will be a local stone quarned in Minnesota. She added that until the fee title is received, the project is on hold. ADJOURNMENT Conunissioner Baker moved, seconded by Conunissioner Nelson to adjourn the meeting at 10:08 p.m. The motion carned unanimously (5-0).