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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JANUARY 16, 2018 6 <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden said she was concerned about the garden in front of the sign and the <br />ability to maintain it. She wondered if it would be better to have grass instead of the plants. <br /> <br />WSB & Associates Project Manager Steve Foss said the materials in the drawing are hardy and <br />native but there could be a cost savings with a reduction in plantings and maintenance by <br />narrowing or isolating the planting bed. <br /> <br />City Planner Bachler noted that the irrigation system is an add-on item not included in the base <br />cost. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung said as the City logo is a tree, he’d like to see trees behind the sign <br />and lose the shrubs and perennials, which would also lower the need for irrigation. <br /> <br />City Planner Bachler pointed out two potential cost reduction items; swapping out the stone <br />veneer with a simulated stone patterned concrete and reducing the size of the sign to 22 feet. He <br />noted that reducing the size of the sign also limits visibility. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden said she thinks it important that we have the sign because businesses <br />have been wanting signs for years. She wondered if tree donations could come from the Friends of <br />the Ramsey County Parks. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant suggested money in lieu of trees, and asked if there would be any other unbudgeted <br />sources. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes wondered if the EDA Revolving Load Funds could be used. <br /> <br />City Planner Bachler said those funds have not been allocated yet. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant directed staff to come back to a future work session with funding options for the <br />amount above the budgeted $80,000, and to not cheapen the sign down. <br /> <br />J. Communications Work Plan <br /> <br />(Discussed after Item 1A) <br /> <br />Communications Coordinator Dawn Skelly noted the three communications priorities the <br />Council had decided on at the November 27 work session: the Admin Update, City Newsletter <br />and Website redesign. The Admin Update has already seen some changes and will continue to be <br />sent weekly. The Arden Hills Notes newsletter has been moved in house and staff recommended <br />the Communications Committee serve in an advisory capacity as needed. Clean up will continue <br />on the City website, while features and brand elements will be worked on with Civic Plus. The <br />new site launch is scheduled for August 2019. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden wondered how much time the Arden Hills notes is taking the <br />Communications Coordinator to compile and felt we should note in the newsletter that it is being <br />put together by staff and not local volunteers. She also requested a short resident guide with <br />common regulations be given to new residents. <br />
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