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. . . Arden Hills Council August 30, 1993 5 MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Aplikowski, to approve a 5-foot front yard setback variance to allow Ned & Julie VanHamm to construct a 6-foot-wide roofed deck or open porch across the main portion of their house at 1448 Indian Oaks Trail. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). DISCUSSION OF EXPENDITURE OF $3,500 FOR PAINTING OF CITY NAME OR LOGO ON FERNWOOD WATER TOWER Mayor sather stated that at a recent worksession, the Council discussed the option of painting the City logo or name on the recently painted Fernwood Water tower at a cost of $3,500 and the Council was somewhat divided on this issue. Counci lmember Probst expressed opposi ti on to painting the City logo or name on the water tower based on the fact that $3,500 is a significant cost, the work is unnecessary, and it is acceptable for Arden Hills to be a little anonymous. Councilmember ApI ikowski commented that al though she recognizes that a $3,500 expenditure is significant, she believes painting the City logo or name on the tower would dress up the tower and signify community pride. Councilmember Malone stated that while he appreciates Councilmember Probst's opposition, he believes painting the City name on the tower will help mark and identify Arden Hills. He commented that he is aware that people living around or traveling through Arden Hills often do not know when they are in Arden Hills. He emphasized that any painting must be tastefully done. Councilmember Hicks stated that while he understands the differing positions on this matter, he is opposed to a large unnecessary expenditure given the demands on the City budget. Since it appeared that a motion on this matter would pass, Council discussed specifics as to the type size, font and colors to be used in painting the City name on the water tower. Consensus of Council was that the name painting, if done, should be painted on the south side of the tower with the City colors and font consistent with authorized standards. MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Aplikowski, to authorize the City Administrator to activate the appropriate optional portion of the Fernwood water tower painting contract necessary to accomplish painting of the City name on the south side of the Fernwood water tower. Motion carried (3-2; Probst and Hicks voted nay).