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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - June 29, 2009 32 D. Forestrv Councilmember Holden asked if the Council could get preliminary numbers on the number of ash trees that will be affected by the Emerald Ash Borer policies and the budget impacts this will have. She also stated that the City should bring their ordinances in line with what the recent recommendations are for ash trees. Public Works Director Gregory Hoag stated that he would look at these numbers and research the amount of trees involved, the recommendations and the budget impacts and report back to the Council. 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Councilmember Holmes stated that residents had been surprised by the new stop sign at the corner of Glenview and Dellview. She asked why the stop sign was put up and what the City's policy was regarding the placement of stop signs. Public Works Director Hoag stated that he had placed that sign there after receiving requests from residents about a couple of near miss accidents. He stated that he had found out later in discussions with City Engineer Bloom that a request for placing a stop sign had to be brought to the City Council for approval. He stated that this had been a decision that he should not have made without consulting the Council. He stated that the stop sign could be removed and the issue brought back to the Council for further discussion. He stated that he had not discussed the stop sign with City Engineer Bloom prior to placing it. Councilmember Holmes asked who Public Works Director Hoag had consulted with prior to placing the stop sign. Public Works Director Hoag stated that he had made the decision independently after receiving a couple of complaints about near miss accidents at the intersection. He viewed it as a safety concern of an uncontrolled intersection. He stated that this item should have been brought to the Council prior to placing the stop sign. Councilmember Holden asked what the policy was regarding the placement of stop signs because this one was put in place after only a couple of complaints. Public Works Director Hoag stated that there was no real policy and this needed to be reviewed and brought back to the Council so there would be a clear direction.