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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, June 27. 1988. . · Page 5 . ~ . - OTHER BUSINESS REQ. DEAD-END SIGN ARDEN VISTA COURT Councilmember Hansen referred to the request for a "dead-end" sign on the cul-de-sac. McNiesh suggested the matter be referred to the Public Safety/Works Committee for their recommendation. Mayor Woodburn pointed out that normally motorists do not pay attention to such signs. Acting Clerk Administrator McNiesh stated residents may have a false sense of security if children play in the cul-de-sac. Hansen agreed and pointed out that it is easy to see there is a cul-de-sac from the street. Council concurred to forward the request to the Public Safety/Works Committee for their review and recommendation. SPECIAL EVENT SIGN; MCGUIRES Councilmember Peck questioned if a sign permit had been approved for a special event sign at McGuire's Inn. McNiesh explained the current Sign Ordinance requires Council approval for special event signs. however. most requests received do not allow for sufficient time to place the matter on the Council Agenda prior to the sale. She stated it was her understanding there was discussion at the time the amendment to the sign ordinance was drafted limiting the number of special event signs per year to three. to allow administrative approval of these sign permits. McNiesh advised the applicant had requested the sign permit two days prior to the date of posting and it was approved administratively under the assumption that was the basic intent of Council. Council was referred to Item 12B on the Agenda, which is a proposed revision to the Sign Ordinance that deletes the requirement for Council approval of special event signs. McNiesh stated there would still be only three permits issued per year and they would be approved administratively. Council concurred with the recommendation. ARSENAL PROPERTY; PROPOSED PARK USE Councilmember Peck reported he had met with Park Director Buckley. Ramsey County Parks representatives and Arenal personnel regarding the 25 acres of land in the northwest property that would be available on a lease basis. corner of the Arsenal Peck stated Ramsey County has shown an interest in the land because they would like to continue the trail system through the Arsenal and several surrounding communities have expressed an interest in use of the land. He had suggested to Buckley that the communities meet to discuss what recreational interests they have in the property. Peck advised that the approximate cost quoted for lease of the land was $30,000.00 per year. which would not include any improvements installed prior to use. He stated this data was for informational purposes only. 1989 BUDGET DISC. Mayor Woodburn suggested Council consider beginning discussions on spending priorities for 1989 at one of the next two Regular Council Meetings. Councilmember Peck suggested the various Committees could review projects in progress or that have been approved and rank those in priority to submit to Council along with any recommendations they may submit. McNiesh advised the Finance Sub-Committe has recommended a new 5 year Capital Expenditure Plan be drafted which addresses only those expenditures over $10,000.00 and requests the Department Heads to prioritize the expenditures as well as forward suggestions for funding the purchases. She noted the following examples; rebuilding Snelling Avenue and expanding City buildings or other items that have not usually been included in the budget. Mayor Woodburn stated the Committee may echo the ideas submitted to them if such information is fowarded prior to their discussions. He suggested general information rather than detailed information could be given to committees.