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7. MISCELLANEOUS • Welsh Com an hies The City Council approved Welsh Companies development proposal in the Gateway Business District. The cost of constructing the 150,000 square foot industrial building will be 6-7 million dollars. The City and the developer on working on Phase II of the development which would be 120,000 square foot building on the Pentair property. Phase III, IV & V will follow within a year or two of Phase II. There are still some legal issues that have to be worked out. There are certain requirements such as Environmental Assessment Survey (EAW) and Indirect Source Permits. Brownfields Ramsey County approved annual funding to clean-up Brownfields sites. There are numerous sites in Ramsey County which could be developed, but require some level of environmental remediation. County Road E2 and Cleveland Avenue The EDC stated that the property on County Road E-2 and Cleveland Avenue needs to be cleaned-up. The property has floodplain and wetland issues, and most likely has limited development potential. Frattallone's It was suggested that the City allow Frattallone's to put up a pylon sign at the corner of Lexington Avenue and Arden Plaza, due to the fact that you can not see the business from the road. The City needs to identify Arden Plaza with some signage in the future. It was stated that Arden Plaza received approval for alternate signage by the City and Arden Plaza has not taken advantage of that approval. 8. COMMITTEE COMMENTS Jeanne Winiecki stated that the Burger King on Lexington Avenue has almost no visibility from the south side of Lexington Avenue. There is a row of boulevard trees (the property next door, St. Paul Metal Craft)that is blocking the view of Burger King. It was suggested that Burger King should review its landscaping so that it's signs are more visible rather than putting up more signage. Jeanne Winiecki asked if Arden Hills has a Web Site on the Internet. Mr. Ringwald responded that the City does not have a web site. Also, given the age of the telephone line services City Hall,the City Hall cannot be connected to the Internet. The City is working with the I-35W Corridor Coalition on establishing a joint web site. The Staff is investigating the availability of grant monies. The EDC suggested that access to the Internet should be included in the City's budget.