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Village Council Meeting - 25 March 1974 (continued) Page 2 maximum level in Lake Johanna would be 879.5 feet (elevation above sea level). More meetings and discussions are planned to clarify and coordinate plans concerning Johanna flood levels. Councilman Crichton discussed a problem with transite sewer pipe deterioration which has been used in home and industrial lines, but not for Village mains. Representatives of the Ramsey County Open Space Program were present to give their proposed plans of acquisition of arsenal land when it becomes available. Two arsenal parcels, 35 acres in, the N.W. corner and 8 acres on the east edge, were the primary areas of discussion. A portion of the larger parcel may become part of a proposed 15 -mile canoe route (Rice Creek). The Council expressed their general agreement with the concept described. Ramsey County was advised that the Village is currently considering rezoning the arsenal land. A future meeting is scheduled to discuss proposed arsenal land use. Concern was expressed for the proportion of the village that is going into parks. The Council approved the purchase of two softball backstops and two basketball backboards. The soft- ball backstops will be placed at Ingerson Park and Lindey's Triangle. A bill has been passed by the State Legislature relating to municipalities which provides for the reimbursement of expenses incurred in the prosecution of highway patrol traffic violations. Planning Commission Meeting - 2 April 1974 Dave Lacey, Reporter Dreyfus asked commission's approval for large 6x6 sign and final plat of Additions 1 and 2 for Hunters Park. 'Sign refused, and additions tabled. Red Fox Inn at 3833 North. Lexington got 8' x 7' sign 1 approved. Pemtom received approval for Addition 7 with revisions. Pemtom also asked to revise site plan for north area from patio homes to townhouses making 306 townhouses in entire development. Rumored they plan to secede from Arden Hills when fully developed. Parks and Recreation Committee recommended 1/3 of Arsenal property to be vacated be retained by village for open space. Seemed a bit much so looking into possibility of public ownership. Open hearing scheduled for May 7th on NEW COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. Vi I [age Counci I Meeting 8 Apri 1 1974 Walt Harmer, Reporter Treasurer Richard O'Kelly has invested $460,000 at the First National Bank of St. Paul for 90 days at 9.40% and has purchased $35,000 Bank for Cooperatives for six months to yield 8.21%. Dreyfus Interstate Development Corporation requested a sign variance to place a permanent marker for Hunter's Park to be located on the SW comer of Harriet Avenue and Benton Way. The Council unanimously denied the requested permanent Hunter's Park sign since it would be contrary to the established character of residential areas in our Village. ,A sign variance was approved for the Red Fox Inn which is to be constructed on N. Lexington at a Skelly Service Station location. The sign is 7 feet high by 8 feet wide, rectangular, plastic, translucent, andinternally lit. This sign is to be placed on top of the existing 15 -foot pylon, will extend above the roof of the building, and will exceed the 16 foot maximum by six feet. The Council approved the preliminary plat. for Pemtom's Seventh Addition of Townhouse Villages.