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City Council Study Session Monday, April 16, 2007 Page 19 Ms. Bloom noted that the sign would undergo design performance considerations prior to final development; and recognized the daunt- ing cost of the proposed sign, while noting the cost-share with the fed- eral government and longevity of the signage. Ms. Bloom further reviewed proposed pathway improvelnents under Highway 35-W where a gap existed, bringing the pathway up and over similar to a previous treatment elsewhere in the City. Further review of proposed plantings was discussed, with the Council seeking to utilize hardy, salt and drought-resistant plantings to avoid excess maintenance and/or water use in keeping environmentally re- sponsible; use of trees and ground cover to retain water, with shrubs used along wetland areas; their lack of interest in sod portions due to maintenance and irrigation requirements; use of perennials rather than annuals; and to provide extensive varieties with the intent to make the areas more pedestrian and aesthetically pleasing. Due to a lack of time, by Council consensus, the following items were tabled, or deferred to a future Council Agenda. i. James Addition Access - Follow-up and Intersection Analysis for Fairview Avenue J. Financial Policies - Direction regarding Financial Policies for Budget Preparation k. Audit Committee - Discussion of Audit Committee Considerations 1. Legislative Advocacy - Discussion of Development of 2008 Legisla- tive Advocacy Schedule 6. Councilmember-Initiated Items for Future Meetings 7. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 10:03 p.m.