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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br />: . .7~ .. <br />6.1 ~ \. .;:~~ ~ 11 <br /> <br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - DECEMBER 8, 1997 <br /> <br />8 <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />Mr. Tholen stated 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.ofthe <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 /> <br />Councilmember Hicks inquired regarding the dimensions of the proposed sign. Mr. Sanders <br />stated it is about 15 feet long and five feet high. <br /> <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 corner is currently an <br />eyesore and it would be appropriate to have a nicely landscaped corner with a City sign. <br /> <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 /> <br />Councilmember Malone asked how far apart Shoreview's lights are. Mr. Bro\',TI stated they are <br />about 300 feet on center per side, or 150 feet apart (zig zag). <br /> <br />Councilrnember Malone stated ifhe had to prioritize the issues of the sign, landscaping, and <br />lights, he would support the lights. <br /> <br />Mr. Tholen stated the Task Force considered lighting as more of a future improvement. <br /> <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 oftiming 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 of the 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 cornmented 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 /> <br />Councilmember 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 />