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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — OCTOBER 16, 2017 3 addressed, but a plan was put in place to cut down parking in certain residential areas and this year the City had fewer complaints. Public Works Director/City Engineer Sue Polka discussed suggestions for next year. The first was to place more signs along the no parking areas. It was suggested to use cardboard signs on wooden stakes that could be spaced closer, making it very clear where there is no parking. The Sheriff's Office also suggested that additional no parking be designated on the east side of Pine Tree Drive, south of County Road E. Another option would be to paint the intersection radii yellow permanently, however there are no curbs on several street intersections. Councilmember Dave McClung wondered if instead of painting the curbs if the no parking signs could be placed closer to the stop signs. Commander Clark said an option would be to put a "no parking from here to stop sign" sign. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka noted that Staff would meet with the Sheriff's office again before the 2018 State Fair to be sure the best plan is in place. Mayor Grant asked if "no parking here to corner" signs could left in place, or if there could be a combination of metal and wood signs. Council consensus was to use a combination of the current metal signs and the wooden lathe signs during the 2018 State Fair, and to increase the no parking area on Pine Tree Drive. Commander Clark assured Council that patrolling would be heavier in the area during the fair, and they will do a walk-through of the signage approximately one week before the fair starts. F. SPEED SIGNS Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated that she met with Deputy Sheriff Mike Casey and discussed the best places to put the variable speed signs. Deputy Casey felt the best place would be on Hamline Ave, south of Highway 96, but the most treacherous area is on Old Highway 10 south of 694. The signs are the permanent signs that were removed and replaced on County Road E2. Councilmember McClung noted that he has been seeing other cities adding variable speed signs, and he felt there are several routes in Arden Hills that would benefit from having them installed, in addition to the two currently being discussed. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka commented that the Old Highway 10 and Parkshore Drive location is more critical based on at the number of crashes in the area. The Sheriff's office feels that roadway could use upgrading such as this to make it safer. She also said she will find information on costs for additional signs. Mayor Grant directed staff to put the portable speed sign on Ingerson Road. Council requested that Arden Hills owned speed sign be taken out and utilized. Staff will locate the best placement for the variable speed signs on Old Highway 10.