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<br /> ---- <br /> . . -1 . <br /> i.,<:;.:.1 ..i 'io. .:--':;, j. <br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - DECEMBER 8. 1997 8 <br /> utilizing the existing railroad bridge to gain access to the Long Lake Regional Park. He stated . <br /> the Task Force believes the trail, as designed by Ramsey County, presents a safety hazard. <br /> Mr. Tholen stated the Task Force does not recommend the inclusion of sidewalks on the north <br /> side of Highway 96 but would recommend that if development of the TCAAP is imminent, then <br /> this item be reviewed at that time to determine the appropriate location for trails/sidewalks <br /> within the TCAAP property. <br /> Mr. Tholen statcd the Task Force does not recommend the provision of a noise wall but would <br /> recommend the provision of additionallandscaping/berming by Ramsey County in those <br /> residential areas (i.e" Arden Manor Mobile Home Park) in which residents are directly adjacent <br /> to the roadway and do not have the proper building setbacks. Mr. Tholen stated the Task Force <br /> would recommend that if the redevelopment of the City Hall site does not require the use of the <br /> median cut (in front of the Public Works driveway), then the median cut be relocated to Keithson <br /> Drive, which is at the top of the hill and has the potential for expansion into the Reiling property. <br /> Councilmember Hicks inquired regarding the dimensions of the proposed sign. Mr. Sanders <br /> stated it is about 15 fect long and five feet high. <br /> Councilmember Malone expressed concern with the cost estimate for the signs and stated he <br /> would have a difficult time voting to support it. Mr. Tholen stated this comer is currently an <br /> eyesore and it would be appropriate to have a nicely landscaped corner with a City sign. . <br /> Councilmember Malone stated he believes there may be an alternate, creative way to handle this <br /> at a lower cost. He stated he supports the recommendation with regard to the median cut, berm, <br /> trails, and sidewalk, <br /> Councilmember Malone asked how far apart Shoreview's lights are. Mr. Brown stated they are <br /> about 300 feet on center per side, or 150 feet apart (zig zag). <br /> Council member Malone stated ifhe had to prioritize the issues of the sign, landscaping, and <br /> lights, he would support the lights. <br /> Mr. Tholen stated the Task Force considered lighting as more of a future improvement. <br /> Mayor Probst stated it would be nice to find a way to reduce the cost of the sign but he believes <br /> there is value in such a City sign and, perhaps, it is a matter of timing this project. He stated he <br /> supports a sign project that looks nice, will be there for a long time, and something the City can <br /> be proud of. He expressed concern with the proposed size ofthe Shoreview sign. Mayor Probst <br /> stated he is grateful to the Task Force for their work and believes their recommendations are "on <br /> target." He commented that an irrigation system will allow proper maintenance of the sign area. <br /> Mayor Probst stated he also concurs with the Task Force recommendation to not consider a noise <br /> wall. <br /> CounciJmember Aplikowski stated she supports all of the recommendations, including the sign. . <br /> However, she has some apprehension about the irrigation but would support it over lighting. She <br />