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Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, January 11,1988 Page 4 ORD #252 (Cont'd) Winiecki noted that some businesses have reader-boards and may not be as restricted in their advertising. Hansen moved. seconded by Winiecki, that Council Introduce by Title, Ordinance No. 252, AMENDING CHAPTER 21, SECTION 21-7 OF THE ARDEN HILLS CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SUBSECTION (H) LIMITING THE ISSUANCE OF . SPECIAL EVENT SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS; with the recommended language change as outlined, effective date of adoption to be the first day of June, 1988, and, upon approval of the Village Attorney. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR PURCH. GARAGE DOORS Council was referred to memorandum from Public ,Works Supervisor, 1/8/88; Raddatz noted that this is the third year of the door replacement program. He advised that the cost of the three doors exceeds the budgeted amount by $300.00, however, he strongly suggested that all the doors be replaced at this time to assure continuity. Raddatz proposed that he would find the necessary funds in his budget to make up the deficit. Hansen moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Council approve the purchase of three (3) garage doors at a cost of $3,825.00, and two (2) key operators at a coet of $372.00, for a total cost of $4,197.00, and, furthermore, that Council encourages the Public Works Supervisor to defer purchase of another budgeted item to make up the cost deficit. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) ARMY RES. TRNG. CNTR. Don Messerly, speaking on behalf of the Parks Board, requested Council consider postponement of the vote to . approve the extension for sewer and water to the Army Reserve Trsining facility. Messerly explained that the School District #621 has closed four schools within the past two years; Arden Hille has lost the use of 5 gymnasium areas, a swimming pool, four tennie courts, a running track, baeeball field, 8 softball fields and six football/soccer fields. He stated the arsenal land may be our last chance to replenish these losses. Parks Director Buckley advised that at the present time the Army has not requested any input as to the type of use any of the surrounding municipalities would be interested in; he stated that at the present time Arden Hills needs a top grade athletic field complex which would take approximately 20-25 acres of land and Buckley agreed that the arsenal space is a last. resort. It was his opinion that the Council should consider negotiating with the Army Reserve for joint USe of such facilities in conjunction with their proposal. Mayor Woodburn expressed the opinion that it would be an unfair bargaining tool to deny sewer and water to the site. Winiecki advised that it is her understanding the Army has recently experienced financial difficulties and have initiated extensive budget cuts, furthermore. recreational facilities would probably be one of the first items eliminated; she suggested we delay comment on this until such time ss the Army has made all budget cuts. ~ The Clerk Administrator advised that ehe, Buckley, the Shoreview City Manager and Parks Director had met with the project architects two weeks ago to review the plan and review what we envisioned as possible recreational needs for our City, as outlined by Buckley. In looking at the plan. it was determined that the building nor the land area was large enough to aCCommodate either Buckley's or the Shoreview Parks Director's requirements were and the architect suggested that the City should contact the Kansas Project Manager to let them know what we foresee as ideal conditions. After discussion Council concurred to direct to the Project Manager in Kansas the following request for a meeting with Council to discuss the items listed below: 1. Arden Hills preference for a northerly site for the training facility; to help eliminate traffic conjestion and better serve it's members. 2. Enhanced public facility for joint use by Arden Hills residents. 3. Address Planning Commission concerns. Council suggested that the Clerk Administrator telephone the Project Manager in . Kansas and advise of our concerns. as well as fOllow-up with a letter.