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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MARCH 19, 2012 12 to allow for limited discussion, while allowing people to speak. He did not want to turn items into public hearings when not properly notified. Councilmember Holmes did not see why there needed to be any limits. She felt everyone had the right to speak. Mayor Grant stated he would write up new language and pass it along to the Council. 3. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Councilmember Holden stated she was receiving traffic complaints from the businesses along Lexington Avenue and Red Fox Road. She noted this may be a Ramsey County Sheriff s issue as cars are running red lights backing up traffic in the left hand turn lanes. She indicated this was taking place during the evening rush hour. City Administrator Klaers stated he would speak to Ramsey County. Councilmember Tamble commented he attended a seminar on March 61h called Reinventing TCAAP. The event recapped TCAAP's history. Councilmember Tamble noted the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife was interested in dredging Round Lake. He stated this recommendation would need to be considered by the City. He explained the topic would be discussed again in April. Mayor Grant stated on April 18th CTV-15 was holding an appreciation event in Arden Hills. He would be in attendance at the event presenting the welcome. City Administrator Klaers indicated an animal control officer has been hired, however the City would need to extend Rick's contract through April. The Council was in favor with this. City Administrator Klaers explained the school superintendent was invited to speak at an upcoming Council meeting. This was scheduled for April 301h and he was requesting 30 minutes to speak. ADJOURN Mayor Grant adjourned the City Council Work Session meeting at 8:49 p.m. Patrick Klaers David Grant City Administrator Mayor