Laserfiche WebLink
ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—May 11, 2009 5 <br /> Councilmember Grant clarified that the temporary classrooms are not visible from <br /> anywhere in the City other than the campus grounds. A two year extension would <br /> not be damaging to the City and would be beneficial to the University. <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated that she agreed with Councilmember Grant. The <br /> Colleges and Universities are struggling at this time with the economy and the <br /> temporary buildings are not noticeable. This request is reasonable. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated that the concern is that these temporary buildings <br /> would become permanent and wanted to clarify that this would not be the situation. <br /> She stated that after hearing an explanation for the request she would support this <br /> amendment for an extension. <br /> Councilmember Grant stated that this extension only impacts the University and <br /> as long as the University is clearly stating that these buildings are not going to be <br /> permanent then the Council can grant them the extension they need. <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Mayor Harpstead seconded a <br /> motion to Approve Planning Case 09-006 for a Conditional Use Permit <br /> Amendment for Bethel University at 3900 Bethel Road Based on the <br /> Findings of Fact and the Submitted Plans as Amended by the Two <br /> Conditions as Presented in the May 11, 2009, Report to the City <br /> Council. <br /> Mayor Harpstead stated that he would support this amendment but this really can <br /> not be a moving deadline. <br /> Councilmember McClung stated that Mr. Kunkel's clarification was helpful. He <br /> stated concerns about the Council setting a precedence of extending the end dates <br /> for temporary uses. He stated that he would support this extension with the <br /> assurance from Mr. Kunkel that the University would be removing these buildings <br /> as soon as possible. He clarified that this would be the last time that he would <br /> support an extension for these temporary units. <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Holmes <br /> seconded a motion to Amend Recommendation 2 on page 3 of 3, from <br /> October 3 1, 2012 to October 3 1, 2013. <br /> Councilmember McClung stated that a two year extension was appropriate. <br /> The motion to amend Recommendation 2 was called to a vote. The motion failed <br /> (2-3; Councilmember McClung, Mayor Harpstead, and Councilmember Holden). <br />