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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – July 6, 2016 3 <br /> <br />Marcia Droege, Land O’Lakes representative, reported the sign would be constructed of a sturdy <br />vinyl that would be wrapped around plywood with 3D vinyl flowers. <br /> <br />Chair Thompson questioned what information was available online regarding #PolliNation. <br /> <br />Ms. Droege explained Land O’Lakes was one of the founding partners of the Honeybee Health <br />Coalition. She indicated Land O’Lakes has great concern for honeybees, butterflies and other <br />pollinators as their numbers are declining. She stated Land O’Lakes has partnered with multiple <br />agencies to create awareness on the value of pollination. She encouraged the Commission <br />members to visit the Land O’Lakes website for further information regarding #PolliNation. <br /> <br />Commissioner Zimmerman asked if there would be any media publicity regarding <br />#PolliNation. <br /> <br />Ms. Droege stated there would not be any formal media coverage. She reported that several <br />press releases have been completed by Land O’Lakes regarding #PolliNation. She noted Land <br />O’Lakes would continue to work jointly with the University of Minnesota on honeybee hives and <br />also had a pollinator garden. <br /> <br />Commissioner Zimmerman encouraged Land O’Lakes to have #PolliNation articles posted in <br />the local papers. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jones asked if the existing sign was lit or if additional lighting would be needed. <br /> <br />Ms. Droege explained the current sign was lit and no additional lighting would be needed. <br /> <br />Commissioner Zimmerman moved and Commissioner Bartel seconded a motion to <br />recommend approval of Planning Case 16-018 for a Site Plan Review for a Sign Standard <br />Adjustment at 4001 Lexington Avenue North, based on the findings of fact and the <br />submitted plans, as amended by the five (5) conditions in the July 6, 2016, Report to the <br />Planning Commission. <br /> <br />Chair Thompson stated that while the sign was quite large, she believed it fit the site. She <br />encouraged Land O’Lakes to keep the sign in prime condition. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lambeth believed the sign would bring attention to the cause and for this reason <br />supported the sign standard adjustment. <br /> <br />The motion carried unanimously (6-0).