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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION November 15, 2004 5 . 1. Do not choose additional landscaping work beyond the scope proposed by Ramsey County; 2. Consider additional landscaping improvements at select locations: . Intersection Areas-Hamline, Lexington, Snelling and Keithson; . Incorporate Arden Hills entry monuments signs into the contract; 3. Consider additional landscaping more uniformly throughout the entire corridor. Ramsey County's approach to landscaping is to provide trees along the boulevard and in the median where safety clear zones allow. If the City chooses to have additional landscaping work done on the Highway 96 corridor, the City would be responsible for this cost. Ramsey County Engineer Jim Tolaas stated that the County will assist the City with the purchasing of trees, but will not assist with shrubs, prairie grasses, or flowers. The City would be responsible for the purchase cost and maintenance of the trees and plants along Highway 96. Councilmember Larson said that the City should invest some money for landscaping materials along Highway 96. It is important to purchase plants that are water tolerant and hearty. Councilmember Rem suggested that native plants and grasses be planted in the median. Mayor Aplikowski stated that she does not want the boulevard area to look like weeds. . Councilmember Larson asked the City Engineer how much money other communities have spent on landscaping materials? City Engineer Brown stated that the City of Shoreview spent approximately $500,000 on landscaping materials. Mr. Tolaas noted that trees are not that expensive. The most expensive part of landscaping is the materials, design, and maintenance of the plant materials. City Administrator Wolfe stated that the City should consider plants that have minimal maintenance cost. Mr. Tolaas stated that Ramsey County is scheduled to plant 220-240 trees along the Highway 96 boulevard and median areas. City Administrator Wolfe suggested that the City budget $100,000 for landscaping materials in 2005. Councilmember Larson stated that the City should plant the trees along Highway 96 and then come back with a landscaping plan and projected cost estimate for landscaping materials. . County Engineer Tolaas noted that the County could hold thc project open until 2006. City Administrator Wolfe suggested that the City consider a two phase landscaping project.