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. . . ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 18, 2005 9 MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to add Condition number 20 to read: That the project be scaled back by eliminating unit 20 and the parking space that would be allocated for that square footage. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Councilmember Larson requested Condition 17 Hamline Avenue exit be stricken. He believed this would be the right decision for the access to the property. He noted there were advantages, such as eliminating the need for a lengthy access road and eliminating the need to clear the land, which would leave a buffer to the residential areas. He stated by doing this, they always had the option in the future to add the access if necessary. He stated they were not closing down any options, but he wanted to see if this development would work without tbe access_ Mr. Filla asked how strongly did they feel about preserving the future possibility and if they felt very strongly about it, they should preserve an easement now so that they did not need to acquire the easement in the future. Councilmember Larson stated he would like to maintain an easement on the property. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to strike Condition 17 and to replace it with a reservation of a potential future access over the proposed road shown on the plat from the westerly border of the daycare property westerly to the point tbat is approximately north of Block 9 of the Townhouse Villages North, First Addition. Mayor Aplikowski requested staff specifically define the wording of the motion to ensure it was accurate. Councilmember Grant stated he would not vote in favor of the motion because he was concerned about the required "u" turns. lie understood the concerns about Hamline Avenue, but this would not solve any problems along Hamline Avenue. Mayor Aplikowski stated she had asked staff to start the dialogue with Ramsey County about putting in a stoplight somewhere on Hamline Avenue and to also look at the budget for a stoplight. She acknowledged they needed to fix the problem. Sbe agreed this was not a solution to the problem, but it would give them some time to look at the problem and still move forward. The motion carried (4-1 Councilmember Grant opposed). Councilmember Grant inquired about the quality specifications of the parking lot. Mr. Rellegers replied the City had a standard for commercial parking lots and the City Engineer would review the plans to make sure they met the standards for development. Councilmember Grant inquired about the sub-grade and the depth of the bituminous of the parking lot. Mr. Brown replied he would review the plans and ensure they met the standards. 9