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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—DECEMBER 19, 2011 12 <br /> Mayor Grant asked if the Public Works crew could build the sign bases. <br /> Public Works Director Maurer responded that they could do the foundation but did not believe <br /> it would result in much of a cost savings. <br /> Mayor Grant questioned if the triangle parcel will be ready for sign placement in 2012. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that it should be ready; per the <br /> agreement, the property must be transferred to the City by July 1, 2012. She added that additional <br /> underground fuel tanks were found on the site and she will learn more about that once the <br /> environmental report has been completed within the next month. <br /> Councilmember Holmes commented that in addition to the gateway sign, she believes there <br /> should be other improvements on the triangle parcel; such as a community garden, benches, and <br /> landscaping. She suggested that perhaps the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC) <br /> could come up with some suggestions. <br /> City Administrator Klaers asked if the Council wants to continue to allow the vegetable stand <br /> on that site in the spring and summer. <br /> Councilmember Tamble stated that if the Council decides to allow some type of commerce on <br /> the site,they should consider adding a pass-through for safer access. <br /> City Administrator Klaers suggested that staff review the site and report back to the Council <br /> with various ideas. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher asked if the Council wants to move forward <br /> with the two gateway signs on the triangle parcel and Arden Plaza. <br /> Mayor Grant suggested that the Council have a third alternative just in case problems are <br /> encountered with placing a sign on the triangle parcel. <br /> Councilmember Werner stated that he would recommend a sign be placed at Lexington and <br /> Highway 96 opposite the Shoreview sign. <br /> Councilmember Holden commented that the corner of Lexington and Highway 96 would have to <br /> be cleaned up before placing a sign there. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher asked the Council for direction on the type of <br /> materials they would like to see on the sign. <br /> Council consensus was that two gateway signs should be erected in 2012; one on the triangle <br /> parcel and one at Arden Plaza; that both signs should be finished with brick; and that Council <br /> discuss and identify other improvements for the triangle parcel. <br /> F. North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition <br />