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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — SEPTEMBER 12, 2011 6 <br />Councilmember Tamble stated he would like to remind the Council and residents that the <br />Neighborhood Watch programs help reduce public safety costs and he encouraged participation. <br />Councilmember Werner asked for clarification on the ribbon - cutting ceremony for McDonalds <br />as their sign states September 15. <br />Mayor Grant stated the Council is invited to attend the ceremony on September 14. <br />Councilmember Holden asked Community Development Director Hutmacher to look into <br />whether or not Carroll Furniture is actually going out of business. She also stated they currently <br />have fax too many signs posted. <br />Councilmember Holden stated the Northwest Youth and Family Services "Taste of NYFS" <br />event is scheduled for September 29 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. <br />Councilmember Holden stated the MnDOT open house regarding I -694 / TH 51 improvements <br />is scheduled for Thursday, September 15, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. She then asked if <br />MnDOT was receptive to the City's request that they contact local employers. <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that MnDOT contacted City Staff today <br />for the contact information for large employers in the area. <br />Councilmember Holmes stated that she had not seen the speed board on Valentine Road the first <br />week of school as had been promised. <br />City Administrator Klaers stated that the City is limited in the number of locations where the <br />speed boards can be placed. He stated that he would follow -up on Councilmember Holmes' <br />comment. <br />Councilmember Holmes commented that the trail from Venus to County Road E2 had been <br />closed over the weekend so repairs could be made to the trail surface that had been caused by <br />water damage. <br />Mayor Grant suggested that Shoreview be made aware of the upcoming road closures in Arden <br />Hills. <br />Mayor Grant stated that the speed board on County Road E2 has not been fixed. He asked that <br />this be a priority now that school is in session. <br />Mayor Grant announced that the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Presbyterian Homes <br />construction is scheduled for the first week of October. <br />Councilmember Holden questioned when Presbyterian Homes will be holding the neighborhood <br />meeting. <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher responded that she will find out the date and <br />time and share that information with Council. <br />