09-16-13-WS - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION— SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 2 Councilmember Werner was also in favor of pushing the retreat back to January of 2014. He suggested one long session be held in lieu of two half-days. Mayor Pro-Tem Holmes agreed that January would be better for scheduling purposes and recommended the retreat be done in one day. She recalled a past retreat where the morning was used to discuss behaviors and the afternoon was used as a vision/goal setting session. Councilmember McClung stated that the identified areas of concern may require more time to properly bring the group together. He commented that the visioning session may have to be held at a later date. Mayor Grant arrived at the meeting at 5:15 p.m. Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated that the work could be accomplished more efficiently if all members of the team would read the book prior to the retreat. She explained that the workbook would not have to be used and would contact our consultant and order books. A. Gateway Signs Public Works Director Maurer stated that Jay Higgins from Fourth Dimension and Nick Tamble from LLG Gardens were present this evening to discuss Gateway Signs with the Council. He reported that the Council had discussed placing another gateway sign at the intersection of County Road E2 at Cleveland Avenue. He stated that County Road D and Lexington Avenue would be another possible location that would require minimal landscaping. The intersection of Highway 96 and Lexington Avenue would be troublesome due to the fact that the closest City water lines needed for irrigation are 800 feet away from Highway 96. He explained that rough estimates for the various sites had been provided by Mr. Higgins and Mr. Tamble. He requested comments from the Council on how to proceed. Councilmember Holmes was in favor of putting a gateway sign at the intersection of County Road E2 and Cleveland Avenue. This would be seen by a high volume of traffic exiting from the freeway. She suggested the sign be located on the north side of the intersection at an angle. Mayor Grant reported that the Council has received a great deal of positive feedback on the gateway sign located on the triangle property. He commended Mr. Higgins and Mr. Tamble for their assistance on this project. Councilmember Werner questioned if the intersection of County Road E2 and Cleveland Avenue would have to be mowed by the City if a gateway sign was installed. Public Works Director Maurer explained that the north side of the intersection would not require any mowing and would have a higher level of visibility. Jay Higgins, Fourth Dimension, stated that a sidewalk would be added to this intersection in the future once the County Road E2 Bridge is reconstructed.