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March 22" 2005 Page 6 of 10 . go with the seasons noting that it could include information or updates on issues such as buckthorn removal, tree care and maintenance, recreation updates and Park events. Mr. Moore suggested that this issue be Committee driven versus Staff driven. He stated that he would provide the information from Staff and work together with the Committee or a member of the Committee to make it all happen. Committee Member Hames volunteered to work with Mr. Moore. Committee Member Hames referenced the phosphorus issue stating that this is an enforcement issue. He expressed concerns stating that a City policy is meaningless if it cannot be enforced. He asked how they would enforce the policy with individual companies that are not contracted through the City. Mr. Moore stated that the City Council has adopted a course of action that is City Staff is reactive to versus proactive due to budget and funding issues. 9. ARDEN HILLS GATEWAY SIGN EXAMPLES Mr. Moore stated that the Task Force has chosen one location, Cleveland and County Road D, for the Arden Hills Gateway sign noting that Option 4, which resembles the park signage, was the style chosen for the sign. He stated that City CowlCil has requested that Staff consider using the Kasota stone, which is the same stone used for the City Hall building. He suggested utilizing the stone for the columns noting that the Planning Commission had indicated during their . discussion at the August 2004 Joint meeting with the City Council that their preference would be to not use the Kasota stone. Council Liaison Larson explained that the Kasota stone is a cut stone that is very similar to the color in the current signage. He further explained that the Council felt that it would be great to find a way to incorporate the stone into the design since they already have the stone. Committce Member Hames asked who approved the type of signage and logo style for Options I through 3. He noted that the signage type and logo style is not the same as the approved typeface currently used for the City logo. He asked why he had not been contacted regarding the available options or included in the decision process. Committee Member McClung stated that the City could put the $30,000 to better use for other park uses th"t are needed adding that he would vote no on the Gateway signage. Chair Henry asked where the Gateway signs would be located. Council Liaison Larson explained that when they approved the new building it was agreed that there would be room on Cleveland and County Road D for a Gateway sign. He explained that a study w<:s done to determine the best locations for the Gateway signs and reviewed the locations recommended and the decision process used with the Committee. . MOTION: Committee Member Crassweller moved, seconded by Committee Member Williams, to recommend approval that the Gateway sign issues be re-designated ---.---