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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – NOVEMBER 8, 2021 4 Councilmember Holmes discussed how the area would be impacted if a roundabout were installed by the County. She believed the most important thing with this project was to have a trail installed. Council consensus was to have the trail on the west side with Option 3. D. LJFD Future Fire Station Sign City Administrator Perrault stated the fire department has requested the City Council consider allowing a sign on their Pine Tree Drive site noting it is the location of a future fire station. City Code is silent on “future development” signs; however, the City Attorney noted this would be considered a Government Sign, which does not require formal approval but should be given the informal nod from the City Council. The sign would be a 4’ x 8’ sign that would have a rendering similar to the one below, and would note “Future Lake Johanna Fire Station Headquarters – Serving the Cities of Arden Hills, North Oaks, and Shoreview”. Staff would also ensure the sign is positioned so as not to adversely affect any operations, such as, snow plowing. Councilmember Scott asked if this would be a permanent sign. City Administrator Perrault stated this sign would be temporary in nature. Council consensus was to support the “future site” sign along Pine Tree Drive for the Lake Johanna Fire Station Headquarters. E. 2022 Council Liaison and Mayor Pro Tem Appointments City Clerk Hanson stated each year, a Councilmember is appointed to serve as liaison on the various committees and commissions in the City. She explained the appointments would be brought forward to the Council on December 13, 2021. Councilmember Holmes asked when the Gateway Visitor Bureau meetings would be held. City Administrator Perrault stated he understood this group met four times per year and when he had this information, he would forward it to the City Council. Mayor Grant requested the Council send him an email with their preferences for 2022 appointments. City Administrator Perrault reported staff would like direction on how to address Commission and Committee members that have exceeded their three-term limit. Councilmember Holden requested staff provide the Council with a list of members that have exceeded their term limit.