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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 28, 2013 4 Public Works Director Maurer stated that at the April 15, 2013, work session meeting, staff presented some options for the development of the triangle property and the installation of the City's first gateway sign. Based on that discussion and Council comments, staff has further refined the concept and prepared cost estimates for the various components. He reviewed a detailed list of work that has been completed on the site to prepare it for a gateway sign. Public Works Director Maurer reviewed an updated concept plan along with the proposed site improvements with estimated budget amounts with the Council. He noted that the CIP has $25,000 for the purchase, installation, and other ancillary items for each gateway sign location. He indicated that the triangle property is larger than anticipated and as such, the cost range for the proposed improvements will be $27,000 to $32,000. He requested that the Council discuss the updated concept plan and provide direction to staff. It was noted that Presbyterian Homes will be donating $2,500 to assist in the expense of irrigating the triangle property and planting the trees on the site at their cost. Councilmember Holden asked if there will be a fence on the property. Public Works Director Maurer recommended that a fence not be installed as this would become an ongoing maintenance issue. Instead, staff is suggesting a sign be posted noting the area is City property. Councilmember Holmes stated that additional park benches may be needed in the future. She questioned how the Ramsey County owned portion of the triangle parcel will be improved. Public Works Director Maurer indicated that the City will contact the County to see if this area could be improved with colored concrete or pavers. However, this expense is not included in the estimated cost for the proposed improvements. Councilmember Holden questioned how much it would cost to irrigate the triangle property. Public Works Director Maurer stated that his original quote was between $4,500 and $6,000. He reiterated that $2,500 of this expense will be covered by the Presbyterian Homes donation. Councilmember Holmes thought the game table would be a nice amenity for this parcel. Councilmember Holden expressed concern with children crossing over to the property given the high level of surrounding traffic. She recommended that the triangle parcel have sod rolled out to assure the site has turf properly established. Councilmember Holmes suggested that the parcel be hydro-seeded to reduce the overall expense of the project. The Council reviewed each of the six proposed improvements identified in the staff report. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve the development of the triangle property based on the revised concept plan as noted in the Staff Memo dated May 28, 2013.