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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MINUTES <br /> APRIL 18, 2005 4 <br /> . The proposed plan divides the project into three different segments. There are two different <br /> planting bed configurations for the City Council to consider. The planting groups have becn <br /> labeled groups "A" and "B" in the proposed planting plan. <br /> The mcdian design consists of linear planting beds of perennials that are salt and drought <br /> tolerant The different plants were chosen to provide color throughout the growing season. <br /> Maintenance costs for the Highway 96 landscaping plan are estimated at $30,000 per year. <br /> Watering ofthc plants by City stafImay bc ncccssary after the two year plant material warranty <br /> exp Ires. The total project is estimated to cost $290,000 with Ramsey County contributing <br /> $155,000 and Arden Hills contributing $135,000. <br /> City Engineer Brown noted that the proposed projcct could be bid this fall. Ramsey County <br /> would be responsible for planting trees in the median area. <br /> Ramsey County Engineer Jim Tolaas requested that URS check with the Ramsey County <br /> Agricultural Agency to ask for their input regarding which trees will do wcll along the Highway <br /> 96 median. Soil preparation is very important for a harsh environment like a highway median. <br /> Ramsey County has agreed to purchase 120 trees for the Highway 96 median. The trccs have a <br /> one year guarantee from the nursery. <br /> . Councilmember Holden asked how much does steel edging cost? <br /> Kathy Ryan said that steel edging would cost approximately $13,000. <br /> Mayor Aplikowski asked ifmaintenancc costs would be more or less than the last proposal? <br /> Kathy Ryan said that the maintenance costs should be vcry similar to the last proposal. <br /> Councilmember Larson asked if the plants would need long term watering? <br /> Ms. Ryan said that watering is important for thc first year. She also recommends watering the <br /> plants at least once a week. <br /> Mr. Jim Tolaas said that Vadnais Heights did not originally install an irrigation system in their <br /> plantings. Vadnais Heights experienccd two dry summers and the plants cventually died. <br /> Eventually, Vadnais Heights did install an irrigation system in the median area. <br /> Mayor Applikowski suggested that the City consider installing illl irrigation systcm along <br /> Highway 96. <br /> Councilmembcr Grant recommended that the City receive a price quote for installing an <br /> . irrigation system. <br /> 4 <br />