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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 30, 2012 6 meeting. The second option features the tree of the City's logo slightly off-centered, and also depicts what the sign would look like with lettering on the back of the sign. The third option is similar to option one, but has a curve at the bottom of the sign which mirrors the curve at the top of the sign. The fourth option is a slight variation of option three, which reverses the curve at the top of the sign. City Planner Beekman noted that the landscaping component of the gateway sign can be addressed at a later time. She also noted that Arden Plaza agreed to pay for half of the sign. Discussion continued regarding the placement of the sign as well as the electrical component for the lighting of the sign. MOTION: Councilmember Tamble moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to select gateway sign option #1 and award the quote by Fourth Dimension in an amount not to exceed $10,100 plus applicable taxes for the cost of the siLyn and installation. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Werner stated that he toured the four Lake Johanna Fire Stations with Fire Chief Tim Boehlke last week. He was impressed with the fire equipment, and he noted that he supports the idea of community sharing and the fact that fire services are shared between Arden Hills,North Oaks, and Shoreview. Today, he participated in a ride-along with the Ramsey County Sheriff s Department and it was quite an education. Councilmember Holden indicated that the Fire Department Board will be voting on the budget at their next meeting. She asked that the Council and staff review the budget. She noted that there is a need to reduce costs because the cost for fire services to the Cities of Arden Hills, North Oaks, and Shoreview is increasing significantly. Councilmember Tamble noted that the Website Committee is on-schedule with the new website project and the committee will be entertaining front page web designs at their next meeting. Meanwhile, page content is being finalized by individual departments within the City, and the new website will go live before the first of the year. Councilmember Tamble stated that for those registered to host an event for Night to Unite, there is a host meeting on August 1 at the Ramsey County facility at West Highway 96 and Hamline Avenue. Dinner is provided, as is a tour of the facility, and goodie bags will also be handed out. At this time, 130 block parties have been registered in the seven contracted communities. He noted that for anyone living in a neighborhood that does not have a block party, they may call 651.266.7332 or call City Hall for information on hosting a parry. Mayor Grant stated that tomorrow is July 31, which happens to be the first day of candidate filings. He noted that anyone wanting to file should do so at the Ramsey County Offices at 90 West Plato Boulevard, Suite 160, in St. Paul. Candidate filing ends at 5:00 p.m. on August 14.