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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—April 11, 2011 7 b. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 7. NEW BUSINESS None. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS & STAFF UPDATES Councilmember Tamble stated the City's Clean Up Day is scheduled for May 7 and residents can view the hazardous waste drop off information on the website for acceptable items. Councilmember Holden asked what work was remaining with the CP Rail Trail project. Public Works Director Maurer stated the majority of what was remaining included landscaping - and clean up. There were no major construction items remaining with this project. Councilmember Holden asked Staff to follow up on Mr. Cmiel's comments regarding Round Lake. City Administrator Klaers stated there will be an opportunity for public comment in the review process in approximately six months; after the feasibility study was completed. The feasibility report will be prepared to look at options and the EPA will make the final decision on what action to take, if any, with Round Lake. Councilmember Holden stated she would like to have this information sent to the Council so they have an opportunity to study it. She also stated Northwest Youth and Family Services will be holding their Leadership Luncheon in May and the Council is encouraged to attend. She also stated the Friends of the Park tree sale was still and progress and it was not too late for residents to order their trees or make donations to the City's parks. Councilmember Holmes stated there would be an opening on the Planning Commission. Commissioner Liz Modesette would be resigning. She suggested those residents interested in the position should contact City Hall. Mayor Grant stated he had received a Letter from the Department of Commerce in regards to the 2010 Census. The letter outlined the procedure for making an appeal but if the Council did not see a reason to appeal then the letter would be filed. It was the consensus of the Council to not appeal the 2010 Census determination.