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<br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES <br />JANUARY 28, 2002 <br /> <br />3 <br /> <br />1. <br />K. <br /> <br />Resolution #02-09 Resolution of Appreciation to Fran Holmes <br />Resolution #02-10 Identifying Transportation and Redevelopment Priorities <br /> <br />Mayor Probst read the Resolution regarding Ms. Fran Holmes in full. He noted his personal <br />thanks to Ms. Holmes for her many years of service to the committee. <br /> <br />MOTION: Conncilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to <br />approve the Consent Calendar and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained <br />therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). <br /> <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> <br />Mayor Probst invited those present to come forward and address the Conncil on any items not <br />already on the agenda. <br /> <br />No public comments were made. <br /> <br />UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />A. Planning Case #01-29 Little Brothers <br /> <br />Mr. Parrish explained this matter is actually three actions. He noted this would accommodate an <br />additional 90,000 square foot structure for institutional housing. He stated the principal use <br />would be not significantly different from the current use of the site. He added it would allow the <br />addition of some overnight stays. <br /> <br />Mr. Parrish stated the Site Plan Review identified no significant issues. He noted the plan met or <br />exceeded all requirements. He added the parking would be comprised of 10 bituminous spaces <br />and seven grass spaces. He stated the intent is to make it more consistent with the adjacent <br />residential properties. He noted that concerning the special use permit the site is currently <br />allowed overnight stays. He added the only modification changes it to up to 10 people. He <br />stated the Planning Commission heard this application and recommended it unanimously for <br />approval. <br /> <br />Ms. Therese Koenig, Executive Director of the MinneapolislSt. Paul Little Brother5 Affiliate, <br />stated this is a proud moment. She noted they have reached the point of maturity to use more <br />fully the properties left to them by Mr. Bradford several years ago. She added she is very happy <br />about that prospect. She stated she wanted the City Conncil to know that they approach in the <br />full spirit of cooperation. She noted she would be happy to answer any questions ifthere are <br />concerns. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst asked if the proposal is to demolish the existing building. Ms. Koenig responded <br />in the affirmative. She stated there was an attempt to expand the current building. She noted <br />that due to the condition of the building it is not a viable proposition. <br /> <br />Mr. Lynch stated the construction is based on the ability to fund raise the moneys needed. Ms. <br />Koenig concurred. She stated they are currently in the midst of a feasibility study. She noted it <br />