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. . . ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 25,2003 3 4. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL Tom Lynch, 3220 North Hamline, stated he was at the meeting to note inconveniences regarding the construction on Highway 96 and Hamline. He stated his phone line had been cut; no mail for two days; the gas line was hit in front of his driveway; he could not get into his driveway for nine days; and he did not receive the required 24 hour notice before blocking his driveway. He indicated the apron in front of his driveway yet had not been installed and he was originally told they would only be unable to get into his driveway for one day. He indicated the dust was very bad, as well. He stated the ditch also needed to be cleaned in his area. Mr. Parrish noted staff would follow-up on these concerns and report to the Council at its next meeting. Mr. Landwer stated the ditch was a MNDOT ditch and staff had been in contact with them about cleaning it out. Mayor Aplikowski introduced City Administrator, Michelle Wolfe. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 6. COMMUNITY SERVICES A. Planning Case No. 03-18: Insty-Prints Sign Variance Mr. Hellegers stated applicant was requesting a Sign Standard Adjustment from the Signage Ordinance criteria for a freestanding sign along County Road E. He noted the Planning Commission recommended approval of this request with conditions as noted in staffs August 25,2003 report. Councilmember Grant asked whose responsibility was it to fix the barrier pole that was knocked down. Mr. Hellegers replied he was not sure whose responsibility it was to repair this barrier pole, but he would follow-up on this. Councilmember Grant requested the barrier pole be repaired. He also requested staff determine whose responsibility it was to maintain the grass in this area and make sure it was maintained. Mr. Moore stated it was the County's responsibility