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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION— SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 3 Further discussion ensued regarding the north corner of the County Road E2 and Cleveland Avenue intersection. Nick Tamble, LLG Gardens, anticipated that a gateway sign could be placed at this intersection and the City could take advantage of the natural setting which would require little need for landscaping. Councilmember Holden arrived at 5:30 p.m. Councilmember Holmes asked if a gateway sign at this location would require lighting. Mr. Higgins recommended lighting as the sign would be set back from the roadway. Councilmember McClung stated he was pleased with how the triangle property turned out; however, he was not in favor of spending $75,000 on three additional gateway signs at this time. He would rather put these funds into street, trail and park maintenance. He suggested using signs similar to the park signs as an alternative to the costly gateway signs. Councilmember Holden commented that the businesses in Arden Hills have been requesting gateway signs and this would be one way to give back to the business community. Councilmember Holmes indicated that the gateway signs are very professional looking and they create an image for Arden Hills, and does not want park style signs used at entrance points to the City. It is her opinion that the sign at County Road E2 and Cleveland would be reasonable since no landscaping is required. Mayor Grant agreed stating that the timing of the gateway signs and the TCAAP development is important. He wants to enhance the value of Arden Hills' property. He is in favor of proceeding with a gateway sign at County Road E2 and Cleveland Avenue. Councilmember Holden commented that gateway signs are already in the 2013 budget and are an established goal for the Council. She wants to proceed with gateway signs. The Council turned their discussion to a potential gateway sign placement at the intersection of County Road D and Lexington Avenue. Public Works Director Maurer noted that this site would be more expensive because it requires landscaping and water lines. Mayor Grant questioned how the Council wanted to progress with the gateway sign. Councilmember Holden was in favor of only completing one sign this year, at County Road E2 and Cleveland Avenue. Mayor Grant suggested that the Council opt to do both in 2013 as funds were set aside and the E2 site would require little to no landscaping.