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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—OCTOBER 9, 2023 7 With the exception of Councilmember Fabel, it was generally agreed to wait until after the November 2 meeting to give staff direction. C. Lake Johanna Blvd Speed Display Sign (discussed as Item 3A) City Administrator Perrault stated there are neighborhood concerns about Lake Johanna Boulevard. Staff is focusing on a permanent mounted speed display sign similar to the ones on Highway 96 and Highway 51. Ramsey County is willing to work with the City to have a permanent sign. The City would be responsible for the cost of the sign, installation and maintenance. Councilmember Fabel wondered if they could ask the County to reduce the speed limit. Councilmember Holden said they have asked the County to reduce speed limits on New Brighton Road and they have said no. If there is no money in 2028 the trail may not happen. This is a problem on County roads. It took four years to get no turn on red from Highway 96 onto Hamline. The County's job is to move traffic so they really don't care about City roads. Last year a letter was sent from the City with 14 different proposals to help reduce speed in the meantime but the County rejected all of it. She felt they had to do the speed sign. Councilmember Rousseau would like to see the letter and was in favor of a speed sign. Councilmember Holden noted they had a meeting with the County stakeholders; traffic engineer, public works people, recreation people and the neighborhood, but the City never heard back from the County. Mayor Grant would support a speed sign to remind drivers of the speed limit. Councilmember Monson supported it and would also like to see the letter. She was concerned that a sign only works short terin as people get used to seeing it. She felt they need to have a better solution between this and when the trail eventually goes in. She would like more information before the meeting with them on November 20th Mayor Grant asked staff to work with the County and bring the item back to a future meeting. Councilmember Holden would like to ask the neighbors where they thought would be the best place for the sign. 4. OPTIONAL ITEMS A. Food Donations Discussion (discussed before Item 313) Mayor Grant asked if anyone had objections to having a food box at City Hall. Councilmember Holden wanted to have a button battery drop off also. Council was supportive of a food donation box in the lobby of City Hall.