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<br /> . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 13, 1994 7 <br /> Mayor Sather noted that the Planning Commission is not meeting until July, and by <br /> consensus of the Council it was agreed to postpone filling vacancies to the next <br /> Council meeting. <br /> DISCUSSION OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ST A TUS <br /> Mayor Sather stated that considerable time has been spent deliberating the status of <br /> the Human Rights Commission over the last several Council work sessions. At one <br /> time the City was required by state law to have a Human Rights Commission. That <br /> requirement is no longer in effect. The Council has discussed changing the <br /> commission to a committee that would serve at the pleasure of the Council. The <br /> question to be decided is whether to take formal action to abolish the Human Rights <br /> Commission and reinstate it as a committee. <br /> Probst stated that he has had the opportunity to serve as Council liaison to that <br /> commission, and it is appropriate to redefine its role. With the changes in state <br /> statutes regarding mediation of human rights cases, the need no longer exists for this <br /> commission to continue as a statutory commission of the City. He recommended that <br /> the City Administrator submit a formalized resolution for Council approval. <br /> . MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Malone to adopt Resolution No. 94-38. Motion <br /> carried unanimously (4-0). <br /> ARDEN HILLS TRAFFIC SIGN POLICY <br /> Mayor Sather stated that the proposed traffic sign policy would formalize a procedure <br /> for traffic signs, When residents express concern about various intersections or <br /> traffic problems, a process would be in place to pursue the issue. <br /> Probst stated that the proposed policy reflects ideas from prior discussion of the City <br /> Council and the Public Works Committee, who solidly supports the policy. It defmes <br /> a clear process for adding or removing a traffic sign. <br /> MOTION: Probst moved, seconded by Malone to adopt the Traffic Sign Policy as <br /> presented. <br /> Discussion: Malone stated that the policy addresses locations where traffic signs are <br /> required by law. In order to put up a traffic sign, the location must meet state <br /> criteria that warrant it, which can be very stringent. He asked if a certain <br /> location does not meet the warrants, would that mean automatic denial for <br /> placement of a traffic sign. <br /> . Winkel responded that the City can evaluate each situation, and there are <br /> sometimes special circumstances for exceptions to be made to the rule. <br /> - ____..________nn__._______ <br />