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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 27,2020 Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom explained this sign would be managed by the City's Public Works Department. He noted the City Council would have the discretion to change the hours if adjustments were necessary. Councilmember Holmes believed the school should have access to the sign as well. She reported she heard from a resident recommending that the school speed limit be set at 25 miles per hour at all times and not just during the school day. She supported the 25 miles per hour speed limit being set at all times as well. Mayor Grant questioned who made the recommendation for the school speed zone Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom reported the hours of operation were discussed during the traffic study. He noted the terms of the school speed zone were set by the City Council under separate action. Councilmember Scott asked if the proposed speed sign was similar to the sign being used at Valentine Hills Elementary. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom indicated this was the case. Councilmember Scott commented he would like to go with the proposed traffic plan and noted changes could be made in the future. Councilmember McClung stated the more he hears Councilmember Holmes speak about the speed zone, the more he supports the expansion of the time limit for the school speed zone. He discussed how the amount of activity differed between the high school and the elementary school. Mayor Grant agreed the traffic levels for the high school and elementary school were different. He reported the speed zone hours of operations for the high school could be revisited by the Council in the future. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom reported this was the case and noted staff would be happy to support additional discussion regarding this matter. Mayor Grant questioned what change staff was proposing for this item. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla proposed an amendment to Item 1 that would read: Realignment of the west parking lot entrance to align with the west school site entrance on the south side of Lake Valentine Road (Pick-up / Drop-off Access) to be completed prior to the start of the 202l-2022 school year. The School District will need to negotiate in good faith to complete easement or property acquisition from the adjacent parcel owned by State of Minnesota to accommodate the realignment of the west parking lot entrance. In the event an agreement is not reached the School District shall construct an entrance on their property owned by the School District. 9