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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-June 12, 2007 2 The next topic discussed was street lights. The consensus of the group was that street lights are okay for the parkways and commercial area, but there was not support for street lights in residential areas. The group discussed trees along streets, having trees in the boulevards versus in the front yards. The next topic discussed was parks and open space. Some of the ideas expressed included the following: . Multiple Shelters -Commissioner Larson · Amphitheater (Commissioner Zimmerman) . Sizable Area (Councilmember Grant) . Parking Concern It was requested that the team come back with options for discussion at a future meeting. The next topic discussed was land use. In terms of Commercial/Retail, Councilmember Grant suggested that the City make sure materials are of a lasting quality, with design appeal, looks and high quality. Councilmember Holden stated that the City should be very carefi.Jl with the use of EFIS, and noted that not all signs should be monument signs. The group next discussed office areas. Councilmember Holden stated that there is a need for green space between buildings and the street. There was discussion regarding what the minimum setback should be. In terms of medium density housing, the group expressed interest in variety of housing types/styles, don't allow cheap materials or design, enough room for parking on driveways, and requiring bigger set-backs than high density. Councilmember Holden expressed a desire for addresses on the entrance areas to housing developments. Mr. Whitlock stated that the next step will be to take the input received and begin development of design guidelines that will be tied more the concept plan that is developed. Break The next agenda item was to review the "Composite Concept" for TCAAP. Mr. Bruce Chamberlain indicated that the composite concept is the next stage in getting to an approve plan. He stated that they tried to incorporate feedback from the public, committees, and Council. He reviewed the three concepts and elements that were put into the composite plan from each concept. Councilmember Holden stated a concern with the purple area - that there is a lot of space, but if we cannot attract a corporate campus, we may need to re-think use of that property. Mayor Harpstead indicated a concern with entrances, diverting traffic from entering residential areas. Councilmember Grant said he likes preserving road corridors, into possibly "opening up" of more land i.e. AHATS.