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~ ~HILLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION February 21, 2007 7:30 A.M. CITY HALL --1245 WEST HIGHWAY 96 Bruce Kunkel called the meeting to order at 7:42 a.m. Those in attendance: Dale Beane, Nancy Kneeland, Jim Paulet, Rob Davidson, Chris Ashbach, Mayor Harpstead. Staff: Community Development Director Karen Barton, City Planner James Lehnhoff Guests: Steve Wellington, Wellington Management Absent: Ray McGraw, Ed Wemer Approval of Minutes January 17, 2007 minutes approved (no changes). Ardeu Plaza Update Mr. Steve Wellington of Wellington Management discussed proposed plans for the redevelopment of Arden Plaza, located at Lexington and County Road E. The three office buildings currently encompass approximately 50,000 square feet of office space. The proposed plans would be to demolish the three buildings and replace them with three buildings spaced on the site, with a shift to retail. They are anticipating submitting a Planned Unit Development apPlication to the City in the next few months and are looking to start redevelopment in the Spring of 2008. I-Flex Zoue Discussiou James Lehnhoff, City Planner, provided an overview ofthe B-2, B-3, B-4 and I-Flex zones. Mr. Lehnhoff distributed a description of the sign standards and districts for the city as awhole. Chair Kunkel suggested the EDC make recommendation to the Planning Commission regarding Zoning Code and Sign Code modifications. Mayor Harpstead added Design Standards to be included in the recommendation. Rob Davidson made a motion to have staff draft and seek approval for administrative zoning approvals for low- or minimal-impact changes to allow and encourage businesses to improve their facilities. Nancy Kneeland seconded. Motion carried 6-0.