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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 29, 2012 5 Pak and Recreation Manager Olson stated that if one segment of trail is added, it would only affect a small portion of the signs. Staff is proposing 3-4 zoomed-in areas for the 20 signs. Councilmember Holmes inquired if the City could pay for 20 signs but not have all 20 signs installed at this time. Councilmember Tamble was in favor of placing all 20 signs as recommended by the PTRC. Councilmember Holmes commented trail signs should be more informative and the proposed locations may need to be further reviewed. She wanted the signs to prevent residents from getting lost on the City's trails. Mayor Grant stated the sign locations could be addressed at a future meeting, however, the matter before the Council this evening was the production of the 20 signs. MOTION: Councilmember Werner moved and Councilmember Tamble seconded a motion to contract with Vacker, Inc. for the production of trail signage panels in the amount of$2,885.63 and authorize an additional $500 expenditure for City Staff to purchase posts and cement. Councilmember Holmes questioned why Staff did not support Option #1, due to the fact it was the lower cost. Park and Recreation Manager Olson stated the PTRC favored Option #2 as it provided for a more sturdy design. Option #2 was within the $3,000 budget and was therefore passed along to the Council for approval. Councilmember Holden indicated the difference in the sign material was worth the price difference. Councilmember Tamble agreed. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). B. Planning Case 12-006—Bethel CUP Amendment& Variance City Planner Beekman stated Bethel University was applying for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment and Variance for the construction of a 52,448 square foot wellness center in two phases to the north side of the Robertson Physical Education Center and the Hagstrom Student Center. The height of the addition would be 39 feet six inches and would have a footprint of 13,112 square feet. She reviewed the previous Master Plan stating the original plan called for a wellness center, but in a different location. For this reason, a CUP Amendment was necessary. A variance was needed to allow the building to be constructed higher than the 35 feet allowable height limit. City Planner Beekman explained as part of the application, Bethel University is also proposing adjustments to the timing and location of the temporary classrooms that are located in the general