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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL MAY 13, 20138 <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br /> asked if the signs were meant to be read by passing traffic. She <br />expressed concern with the safety of passing traffic trying to read these signs along major <br />roadways. <br /> <br />Community Development Intern Bachler <br /> believed the sign located on Highway 96 and <br />Highway 10 is intended to be viewed by passing vehicular traffic. He explained the sign located <br />on the Rice Creek Trail is intended to be seen by those on bicycles. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> understands Councilns. He is in favor of the signs being <br />posted as they indicate that the remediation work is being completed on the site by Ramsey <br />County. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br /> agreed it is in the best interest of Arden Hills for this information to be <br />posted. She recommended the sign size be increased by Ramsey County. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes <br />questioned if the sign at the trail will have the same wording. <br /> <br />Community Development Intern Bachler <br /> stated it is his understanding that each sign will have <br />the same wording. <br /> <br />MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to <br />approve Planning Case 13-006 for a Sign Standard Adjustment at the Twin <br />Cities Ammunition Plant site, based on the findings of fact and the submitted <br />plans with the signs not to exceed 50 square feet, as amended by the two <br />conditions in the May 13, 2013, report to the City Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes <br /> does not agree with increasing the sign size as this is not the size <br />requested by Ramsey County. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> thought the Council had the right to adjust the size within the approval process. It <br />is his opinion that the four signs at increased size is reasonable and offers additional flexibility. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung <br /> agreed with the increased sign size adjustment as it will benefit <br />passing traffic. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes <br /> questioned if the request will have to be reviewed again by the Planning <br />Commission because of the proposed sign size adjustment. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> commented that the Planning Commission is a recommending body and the <br />Council has the right to make adjustments. <br /> <br />City Administrator Klaers <br /> stated the Council does have the right to make adjustments. <br /> <br />The motion carried (5-0). <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />