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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JUNE 24, 2024 10 Community Development Director Jagoe explained the Planning Commission recommended the applicant work to create a landscaping plan. She stated she understood there were a number of easements and utilities under this sign. She reiterated that the landscaping was not a condition for approval, but rather was a suggestion from the Planning Commission. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2024-036 for Planning Case 24-012 for a Site Plan Review to install signage on an existing freestanding structure along Lexington Avenue at 4061 Lexington Avenue N based on the findings of fact and submitted plans, as amended by the three conditions in the June 24, 2024 report to the City Council. Councilmember Monson explained she would be supporting this request. She commented on the challenges childcare facilities are facing across the country. Mayor Grant indicated he would be supporting this request. He stated he appreciated the case that was made by the applicant. Councilmember Fabel reported the proposed sign does not conflict with the general purpose and intent of the sign ordinance, nor would there be any negative impact on the immediate area. For this reason, he noted he would be supporting the request. The motion carried (5- 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 13. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Rousseau explained due to the tornado watch the other week the PTRC meeting was canceled. Councilmember Rousseau asked how much it cost the City to install a park bench. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen estimated it cost the City $1,000 per bench. Councilmember Fabel commented on the Joint Worksession the Council held with the Mounds View City Council. He stated a potential sports facility was discussed along with organized trash collection and joint recreation activities. He indicated he wanted to hear more about the joint recreation activities. Councilmember Holden asked if the Council could receive reports from the recreation department regarding the revenues and expenditures for the programs that are being offered. Councilmember Holden reported there appears to be a mismatch with what is happening with the goats. She did not believe Councilmember Rousseau was against getting rid of the buckthorn, but noted perhaps Director Swearingen did not know who to be in contact with. She questioned who was in charge of this project and asked why the seed was not sown.