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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—November 30, 2009 9 7B. Elmer L. Anderson Memorial Trail Sign Design (continued) Councilmember Holden asked what type of material is being proposed for the signs. Mr. Hames stated that it would be an aluminum frame and metal skin. It will be durable and all the environmental and safety concerns will be put into the construction. The sign is expected to be durable and last several years. Councilmember Grant asked what type of maintenance would be required. Mr. Hames stated that the design is such that ice, rain and snow will not collect on the surfaces. The product is UV protected. The only other maintenance would be potentially cleaning the sign panels occasionally. Councilmember McClung stated that the design is unique and this is what the City is looking for. There had been some thought that the designation of the trail would continue through Tony Schmidt Park up through the underpass. He asked if Staff had talked to Ramsey County about the design of the signs and if they had any objections to the design or if they would be comfortable with continuing with the same design along the County portion of the trail. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated that Staff has had multiple discussions with Greg Mack of Ramsey County and he is open to discussing similar signage for their section of the easement. But he wanted the City to go through the process first and then bring the design concept to the County for review. He prefers to wait until the City has decided what design they would like. Councilmember Holden stated concerns with the small trail identification sign located on Cleveland Avenue and County Road D since this is where a City sign is going to be designating the start of the trail in Arden Hills. She also asked where the other small trail identification signs would be located. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson stated that the smaller memorial trail identification sign could be moved further down the trail away from the gateway sign or not have one at this site. This could be determined at a later time. As far as the other smaller trail signs the PTRC originally had twelve locations identified. There are several areas along the trail that a person could enter that would not identify this as the Elmer L. Anderson Memorial Trail. One of these locations would be at New Brighton and Stowe Avenue because this is where the trail crosses the street. The PTRC has determined that they do not need twelve signs but have suggested six signs along the trail. This number can also be adjusted