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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - February 19,2008 6 Discussion ensued regarding the language contained in the overall Sign Code and the Clear Channel litigation. Councilmember Holden asked how the changes to the Sign Code will be communicated to the public. City Planner Lehnhoff stated the City website will be updated to include the Sign Code changes and a letter will be sent to those business owners affected by the temporary signage changes. Mayor Harpstead stated the amendments to the Sign Code will be presented to the City Council for approval on March 10, 2008. CALL TO ORDERJROLL CALL The Planning Commission joined the City Council at 6:20 p.m. for a joint Work Session. Present were Commissioners Elizabeth Modesette (anived at 6:45 p.m.), Janet Stodola, and Chair Clayton Larson. C. Former Citv Hall Propertv/Public Works Propertv City Planner Lehnhoff presented background information regarding what mayor may not be appropriate for the former city hall property, and stated that instead of inviting open development proposals for the property, a community participation process was started to develop an RFP that describes the uses and types of development desired by the City. City Planner Lehnhoff presented a summary of the meeting results with the community and a recap of what was discussed during the brainstorming session, as well as the discussion held with the Economic Development Commission. Councilmember Holden asked if staff has talked to representatives of the child care center to determine if they are interested in expanding. City Planner Lehnhoff agreed to contact representatives of the child care center. City Planner Lehnhoff stated that based on input obtained at the community meeting, there is a definite desire to continue a residential theme for the property, with potentially some interest in small neighborhood retail while retaining approximately one-third of the property as some type of city-owned or green space. Councilmember Grant stated there is an interest in affordable housing there and asked if the property could be used as a trailer park for those residents in Arden Manor who may lose their homes. City Planner Lehnhoff stated allowing a manufactured home park would require a change to the Zoning Code. He stated that affordable housing on this property is a real possibility and the City can dictate that through the RFP and purchase agreement.