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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - OCTOBER 13, 2008 4 Councilmember Grant asked if LED lights were a possibility. Mr. Whitlock stated the LED lights were on the higher end for price but would require lower maintenance in the long run. Mr. Chamberlain noted most manufacturers are moving in this direction. Councilmember Grant stated this would be an efficient alternative for the development that should be considered. Councilmember McClung indicated it would be exciting if Arden Hills were the first City to complete an all LED development. Councilmember Holden questioned if the proposed lights were vandal proof. Mr. Whitlock indicated several models were more vandal resistant than others but that this would have to be considered when selecting a fixture. Mayor Harpstead explained he was not in favor of recapturing an Old World feel within this development through the street fixtures. He stated there are ways for this development to be unique, but that this was not the direction he wanted to head. Councilmember Grant asked how the Council felt about tree lighting or lit buildings. Mayor Harpstead stated he felt this should be left to the commercial district and not have this driven by the City. He explained he was more in favor of tree lighting versus buildings. Mayor Harpstead indicated however, that he did not want the .light pollution to be washing back into residential areas. Councilmember Holden questioned if the street sign poles could be upgraded or made nicer to compliment the street lights. Mr. Whitlock stated the poles could be painted to match and incorporate the same feel throughout the development. Mayor Harpstead asked if the street signs could be mounted onto the light poles eliminating the need for additional poles.