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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MAY 21, 2012 5 Councilmember Holden expressed concern with the ability to read the sign if a moss color were chosen for the words instead of a light beige or white. Community Development Director Hutmacher asked if the Council wanted to pursue lighting and landscaping for the gateway signs. Mayor Grant was in favor of the lighting and landscaping as it would beautify the signs. City Planner Beekman commented she would bring the Council's requests to Fourth Dimension and bring this back to the Council for further review at a future meeting. A. Trail Maintenance Policy Public Works Director Maurer reviewed a Trail Maintenance Policy with the Council. He commented the policy would assist the City in assigning maintenance dollars for the City's trails. Staff attended a seminar presented by the Local Road Research Board and surveyed other organizations to better understand maintenance techniques. Public Works Director Maurer commented, through the survey of other organizations, he learned of a surface treatment called Trail-Mat, which is a cross between a slurry seal and a micro paving. This product has been used by Three Rivers Park District for some time. This product is not only long lasting, but tends to be accepted by all types of users. He noted the City has $50,000 budgeted in the 2012 CIP for trail maintenance. Staff recommended the Council discuss the use of this trail surface treatment and provide comment on the draft Trail Maintenance Policy. Councilmember Holden asked how much of the blacktop would be sealed through the 2012 CIP expenditure. Public Works Director Maurer estimated that 20% of the 14 miles of trails in the City would be resurfaced. He indicated all trails could be resurfaced in the next four to five years. Park and Recreation Manager Olson stated Staff was recommending the trails in the poorest condition for resurfacing in 2012. Mayor Grant was pleased with the proposed improvements that would be made to the City's trails. Public Works Director Maurer noted Staff would continue to review the condition of the City's trails to assure that they were being properly maintained. Councilmember Holden asked if the trails were edged on a yearly basis. Public Works Director Maurer stated the trails were edged each year, along with branches trimmed by the Public Works staff. Public Works Director Maurer questioned if the Council was in favor of proceeding with the proposed trail maintenance and if Staff should seek quotes for the resurfacing.