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ARDEN HILLS EDA MEETING – October 2, 202 2 <br />Community Development Director Jagoe stated that staff was looking for direction on scheduling a <br />future EDA meeting to discuss Gateway signs. She noted this was brought to the City Council in <br />conceptual format in 2018 and six locations were identified, with the Highway 96/Lexington Avenue <br />location being the priority. <br />Commissioner Radziej asked if the EDA had decided on one style or design for the signs and what the <br />associated costs would be. <br />A discussion ensued regarding styles that have been debated in the past, the potential costs, and the <br />locations of existing Gateway signs. <br />Commissioner Holden stated the City received multiple proposals for a sign at Highway 96 and <br />Lexington Avenue but it is a problematic site because the Shoreview sign is so huge. She thought the <br />location on Lexington Avenue and County Road D near the Dairy Queen was an important location as <br />people do not realize that is Arden Hills. <br />Commissioner Holmes agreed but felt it would be difficult for a sign to be at that location due to <br />being residential properties versus commercial properties. She thought this would be awkward. <br />A discussion ensued regarding the southern portion of Arden Hills, particularly near Lexington Avenue <br />and County Road D. <br />EDA Chair Grant noted that the locations previously discussed were all entry points into Arden Hills. <br />EDA Secretary Perrault said that the intent at the meeting this evening was to gain insight if the EDA <br />wanted to meet more regularly in 2023 or 2024 to talk about these projects. He noted he wanted to <br />make sure that Community Development Director Jagoe has good direction. <br />Commissioner Holmes stated that Council previously indicated it wanted to wait regarding a sign at <br />Highway 96 until TCAAP starts moving and perhaps businesses could contribute. She said she would <br />like to see a schematic of a potential sign for the Lexington Avenue and County Road D location. <br />A discussion ensued regarding the properties located near the Lexington Avenue and County Road D <br />location. <br />Commissioner Radziej noted he would like to see the same style of signage throughout the city, <br />regardless if the size varies. <br />EDA Chair Grant recommended staff look at the current signs to determine if they have been durable <br />or have any issues. The EDA Commissioners concurred. <br />Commissioner Holmes suggested a sign near Lake Valentine Road and Mounds View High School as <br />many people do not know that the high school is located in Arden Hills.