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ARDEN HILLS EDA MEETING — April 22, 2024 6 <br />name a little bit on the map when you drive by, but said that does not suffice for the businesses who <br />want to define that they are in Arden Hills. <br />President Grant commented that the 2025 budgeted amount of $270,000 was for a sign on Highway <br />that was designed for TCAAP in order to give a presence that people are in Arden Hills. He stated that <br />the EDA may not want to give a portion of that budgeted money away to a business that would <br />probably come to Arden Hills anyway, noting we are in a corridor where businesses want to be. He <br />stated that it is not hard to attract businesses as our location is the incentive. <br />Commissioner Holden pointed out that the City street signs have the City logo on it as well. She said <br />this helps people recognize they are in Arden Hills, though the signs of course are not on the major <br />streets. She said that small signs are okay assigns do not have to be giant or $100,000 worth. <br />Community Development Director Jagoe stated she would follow up with EDC and bring this topic <br />back to the EDA for discussion at a future meeting. <br />4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br />None. <br />5. EDA MEMBER COMMENTS <br />EDA Commissioner Rousseau noted that in Shoreview, some businesses such as the Churchill and <br />Winkin' Rooster restaurants, have a sign in their business that says City of Shoreview along with their <br />business name. She said that other cities have these little details so that when people walk into the <br />businesses, they know what city they are in. <br />Commissioner Fabel stated that other signage would be more useful than gateway signs, such as at <br />the start of a trail so that people know where they are. He wanted signage that identifies parks better <br />than they currently do, as well as other signage that helps people use the resources in Arden Hills. He <br />said this was better use of money in his opinion than advertising the city. He then noted that he could <br />go along with Commissioner Holden and would be okay with smaller signs. <br />6. ADJOURN <br />MOTION: EDA President Grant moved and EDA Commissioner Rousseau seconded a <br />motion to adjourn the Economic Development Authority meeting(. The motion <br />carried unanimously (5-0). <br />EDA President Grant adjourned the Economic Development Authority meeting at 6:00 p.m. <br />Julie anson David Grant <br />City C erk EDA President <br />