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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—DECEMBER 19, 2011 6 Councilmember Holden expressed concern about how the drive-thru traffic would impact Building 2. Ms. Kern stated they plan to replicate the CVS landscape plan. City Planner Beekman added that one of the conditions of the original approval was the addition of six to nine spruce trees in the green space between Walgreen's and future Building 2. Councilmember Holden questioned the lighting planned for the west side of the Walgreen's building. She stated she is concerned about pedestrian safety crossing from Walgreen's to the adjacent property. She suggested that two more decorative lights be added to the west side of the building. Ms. Kern responded that the lighting shown on the drawings is decorative lamps. The utility lighting is not shown on the architectural elevation but would comply with code. She added that Walgreen's will seek the highest light level allowed by City code. Council consensus was that the modifications proposed by Walgreen's are minor. G. 2012 City Council Meetings Mayor Grant explained that he has noticed a tendency for Council meetings to become like work sessions. He encouraged Councilmembers not to interrupt or have "chain" conversations. Also, each Councilmember should wait to be recognized before speaking. He stated there has been some discussion about the Mayor calling for the question but he will continue to do so as he believes it is appropriate. Councilmember Holden commented that it's the Mayor's job to bring discussion to a close if no comments are being made. She also stated that it isn't necessary for the Mayor to poll each Councilmember. She suggested that if Councilmembers have questions for staff, they should contact staff prior to the meeting for answers, or to advise staff of those questions are so they can be prepared to answer. Councilmember Holmes commented that it is her understanding that questions of staff should be asked before a motion is made with discussion to follow the motion. Mayor Grant stated there should be a motion on the floor before the Council discusses an item. C. Municipal State Aid System Update Public Works Director Maurer explained that during a recent discussion of transportation issues, the Council asked for a list of projects for which Municipal State Aid (MSA) funds could be used as a funding source. He listed potential projects in the City's CIP that could use some or all MSA Construction Funds as follows: 1. Old Snelling Avenue reconstruction including the bridge replacement and a detached trail. 2. City cost share for the US 10/Hwy 96 project (some minor costs may not be MSA eligible).