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1 The Planning Commission had some question about the placement of one of the buildings at a 450 angle to County Road F. One Commissioner was concerned that an angled building makes a very strong statement and can be upsetting visually. He appeared satisfied however that the tree, grading, and ponding problems do necessitate the design. July 28 is the deadline for submission of individual budget requests to our Clerk -Administrator at the Village Hall. Received a letter and pamphlet from the Lake Johanna Improvement Society warning home gardeners about the dangers of too much fertilizer to our lakes and underground water system. Too many people reason that if a small amount of fertilizer is good, a larger amount must be better. Since all of Arden Hills is practically lakeshore, it behooves all of us to be careful. Do you know the location of Arden Hills' water tower? It's by Control Data, between Lexington and Hamline. Actually there are two water towers there, one belonging to Control Data, and one to Arden Hills. Ours is the larger of the two and is painted blue -gray to match the sky. We do not have the name "ARDEN HILLS" emblazoned on it for two reasons: 1) this would call attention to the tower and we would really like it to be invisible, and 2) it costs to have the name painted. 'POTPOURRI: The rezoning of the property on the southwest corner of Highway 96 and Hamline to L -B has been approved. This will allow office buildings, re- search areas, or multiple -family dwellings with a Special Use Permit. But no Tom Thumb markets........The Village Hall had to get a new pump to the tune of $570...9..e*Love the "Duck X-ing" signs someone has put up by Tom Lynch's house along Hamline near Lake Josephine. Should add Turtle and Pheasant too.. Northwestern National Bank.of St. Paul hopes to open its branch office on County Road E in downtown Arden Hills sometime in mid-July. There will be a Grand Opening for public participation sometime in August...... Bethel College is presenting the play "Winnie -the -Pooh" on Friday and Saturday evenings through July. Tickets are only $1.00 for kids and $2.00 for adults. Call 641-6247 for information ..... The Finance Committee recommended pay raises for the Mayor and Council based on figures from similar communities. The Council turned down the idea. Of our nine rubbish haulers in AH, three are for commercial property only. Here are the rates currently charged by the others: Ace Solid Waste, $4000 month; Suburban Pick-up Service, $4.50/mo.; W.D. Gray Trucking, $4.50fmo.; Woodlake Sanitary Service, $4.50/mo.; Guy's Disposal (mainly townhouses), $4.00/mo.; and Village Rubbish Removal, $10.50-$11.00/quarter. It's difficult to truly compare these prices however unless you know just what each service entails. Maybe it pays to shop around though..... Ramsey County Public Health nurses are available to Arden `Hills' residents who may need home nursing for any reason, on a sliding fee basis..... The Village Hall will now have copies of the "Know" booIC, This is a booklet that lists all the service agencies available in our area* .... Parks and Recreation has suggested that the Council budget some money next year to spray dandelions in City Parks.....