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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSES SION—JULY 26, 2010 3 changing. He stated to service 316 beds they would require 260 parking spots. He stated there are approximately 400 parking spots but some of those will be part of the two acres and may be used pp y p g for the green space requirement. - Councilmember Holmes questioned what they were thinking of payment for City services. Mr. Schroeder stated that they do recognize compensation for City services provided and believes $7,500 is a reasonable amount. Mr. Schroeder indicated he could possibly see a 10-year use at Arden Hall. Mayor Har stead asked if they would be using the pool or the restaurant facilities. Mr. Y Harp stead and Mr. Hill stated that they would not be operating the pool or investing in the restaurant facilities. Councilmember Grant asked what would happen to the property if they did not renew after 10 years. Mr. Schroeder indicated they would probably sell the property. Councilmember McClung asked that Northwestern come back to the table with why it would be in the City's best interest to delay what is ultimately going to happen to the property after 10 years. Discussion ensued on whether the property would be developed considering the economy. Councilmember McClung indicated that he is not hearing the answers he wants with this and is not on-board with this at this time. Councilmember Holden asked Community Development Director Lehnhoff what the zoning would be changed to. Mr. Lehnhoff stated that the underlying zoning would not change, but the City would add residence hall as a use that would require a PUD. He stated since a zoning code amendment would be needed, the City can evaluate exactly what requirements would be needed for this type of use to help ensure that it is a benefit to the community and the B2 area. Councilmember Grant asked about the style changes mentioned earlier. Mr. Schroeder indicated that their staff had addressed several changes like the bollards in the front, temporary plantings, lantin s si d perimeter sidewalks and did not foresee any physical changes to the skin g na e g , an of the building itself. Mayor Har stead asked Council whether they wanted to move forward with further discussion Y Harp stead the concept. All members had concerns regarding the concept but encouraged the applicant to move forward with the proposal and to work with staff. B. Arden Hills Library Update City Administrator Klaers reviewed the staff report as prepared by City Planner, Meagan Beekman. The Council discussed the New Brighton proposal for providing library space in their Community Center, the cost of the New Brighton proposal, the cost to improve and update the current library facility in Arden Hills, and the Presbyterian Homes proposal for partnering with the libraryry operating. Libra o eratin expenses, service districts, and public transportation to library sites were also discussed. City Administrator Klaers stated that City financial assistance for the Presbyterian Homes project will be requested and may be necessary in order to make the entire yt p J q project y'ect financial) feasible. The timing for making a decision by the County Library Board is