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I I Ie I I I I I I I- I I I I I I I Ie I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 24. 1996 3 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Probst invited the audience to address the Council on any issue not already on the agenda. Walter Bieger, 1689 West County Road F, addressed the Council regarding their intention to rename West County Road F since it is no longer a County roadway_ He reviewed the time consuming and costly efforts involved for residents and businesses when their address is changed and requested that the Council consider a name which is not very different, such as West Country Road or West Country Road F. Mr. Bieger submitted results ofa survey he conducted of West County Road F residents which indicated six support a name change to West Country Road F, six support West Country Road (without F) and five support leaving the name as it is. Mayor Probst explained the Council had discussed this issue at a worksession and he supports a name change since West County Road F is no longer a County road and it is appropriate to take some ownership of the street as a City. He reviewed the previous attempts to survey residents and reach a consensus on a new name. Ms. Billie Schacht, 1683 West County Road F, noted these same residents have already had their address changed three times due to a change in the community name. She stated that she appreciates consideration of the name "Farrell Drive" since Mr. Farrell was the previous owner of the land in this area; however, it would be better for residents if the name is something closer to the current name. Dorothy Raetz, 1703 West County Road F, stated that while she does not like the current name, she supports leaving it as is or to make only a minor change. Tom Goserud, Arden Hills Nursery, 4340 and 4350 Hamline Avenue, explained that due to the bridge closing he would like to request permission to erect signs regarding his business at four intersections. He advised he has discussed this with staff, but they only indicated permission for a sign at Hamline Avenue and Highway 96, from Thursday p.m. through Monday a.m.. Mr. Goserud requested Council's consideration of his sign request until the bridge reopens. Mayor Prohst suggest this be discussed further as first item under Unfinished and New Business. There were no other public comments at this time.