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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 City Administrator Dave Perrault stated that the budget numbers are based on a three year average and cost to the City is based on a formula that includes the number of calls for service and the number of cases investigated. Mayor Grant noted that the budget could not be changed but the Council should determine how they would vote in 2019. Councilmember Dave McClung asked when the Sheriff's contract was up and that competitively bidding for services is not a bad thing. City Administrator Perrault said the contract was up at the end of 2018. C. Crossing Signs (Hamline & Floral and Hamline & Wyncrest) Public Works Director/City Engineer Sue Polka noted there are two mid -block crossing on Hamline Avenue, at Wyncrest and at the Floral Park exit. She has received quotes for variable speed message signs and there are other options that could be used such as a push button/strobe light sign. She recommended a speed sign or a push button sign at the locations. She estimated cost to be approximately $8000 per location. Councilmember McClung wondered if a combination of each sign would be appropriate. Possibly a speed sign going opposite directions at each location and a push button sign in the other direction. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated that some MUTCD and Federal rules have changed but she is working with a traffic engineer from Ramsey County will come back with a proposal. Councilmember Holden arrived at 5:15 p.m. D. Concept Plan Review — Parkshore Drive Summit Development Managing Partner Jamison Kohout gave a presentation for possible development of the Parkshore Drive site as a Senior Home Residential facility. The property is currently zoned as single family, medium density. They would request a Comp Plan Amendment to a higher density, but he stated that this type of development has a lower concentration of use with less vehicle traffic and less parking. They would like to see 100-150 units. The property would most likely employ 35-55 staff members with approximately one-third being on site at any given time. Walker Methodist would operate the facility. A public trail could be constructed on the west side of the property. Interim City Planner Jane Kansier noted that in a high density residential district there can be up to 12 units per acre. The property is currently shown as medium density residential so it would require a Comprehensive Plan update and a rezoning. They could have up to 72 units under the current zoning.