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<br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK.: SESSION - OCTOBER 13, 2008 <br /> <br />3 <br /> <br />Gen McJilton, Ryan Companies stated this has not yet been structured but it is a <br />key component to define this in advance to keep landscaping them looking healthy <br />into the future. <br /> <br />Mr. Whitlock reviewed additional maintenance to the medians as being irrigation <br />start up, head replacement, perennial bed weeding, shrub trimming, trash collection <br />and tree trimming. <br /> <br />Bruce Chamberlain, Hoisington Koegler Group added that medians <br />accommodate turn lanes. He stated they also cut down on the number of accidents, <br />increasing the safety within the development. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden questioned why the Shoreview medians with rose <br />plantings were thriving in comparison to the Arden Hills medians. <br /> <br />Mayor Harpstead stated this was a good point and that the maintenance crews in <br />Shoreview should be contacted to discuss this in further detail. <br /> <br />Mr. Whitlock stated the Council could consider taking out a contract for <br />maintenance if this was a huge concern. <br /> <br />Mr. Whitlock then reviewed lighting styles with the Council both the 30 foot and <br />15 foot heights. He asked if the Council was in favor of something more historic, <br />modem, etc. <br /> <br />Councilmember Grant asked if this was the high, low or mid range lighting. <br /> <br />Mr. Whitlock stated he has presented the mid range 30 foot lighting style. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung stated he would like to see additional options before a <br />decision could be made. He indicated the B2 zoning district was not in favor of an <br />oil lamp type light, which he agreed. Councilmember McClung stated he would <br />like the light fixtures to integrate with the architecture of the development. <br /> <br />Councilmember Grant stated many cities are choosing the Old World style <br />lighting. He indicated he was not in favor of this style, but would like a newer <br />modem feel to these fixtures. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes stated she would be in favor of the most efficient light <br />available. <br />