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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – NOVEMBER 17, 2014 4 <br /> <br />Mr. Lonberger explained that over time the tree canopy would assist in improving sight lines. <br />He indicated he would investigate this matter further. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked what the grade change was from the highest to lowest point on TCAAP. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Maurer stated the site drops approximately 200 feet from its highest to <br />lowest point. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung discussed the importance of connecting TCAAP to the rest of Arden <br />Hills both for cars and pedestrians. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes supported the language that would allow for a garage larger than 24 <br />feet for an estate type house. <br /> <br />Mr. Lonberger provided comment on the sign standards. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung encouraged staff to consider sign size and placement given the speed <br />of traffic along Highway 10 versus Highway 96. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden did not want to see faded plastic signs within TCAAP. She did not <br />fully support the use of sandwich boards either. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher discussed the newly proposed alignment of the <br />Spine Road and how the realignment would impact the surrounding neighborhood. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Maurer reported the spine road realignment would be discussed again <br />by the Council on December 1st. He indicated that the County supported the proposed spine road <br />realignment. He explained that work was still needed on how the intersections from the Town <br />Center streets would meet the spine road. <br /> <br />2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES <br /> <br />Councilmember Werner stated he would be attending a PMP meeting on November 18th at 5:30 <br />p.m. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung noted he would be attending the Ramsey County League of Local <br />Government Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 20th at The Mermaid. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes requested comment from staff on the letter regarding the recycling <br />contract. <br /> <br />City Planner Streff stated there was some concern with how the haulers had reviewed and <br />interpreted the RFP and the options available to the City. He indicated the City Attorney would <br />be reviewing this matter and reporting back to the City Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden requested that Freeway Park be addressed by staff as there were too <br />many cars being parked there. <br />