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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL— SEPTEMBER 10, 2012 2 <br /> accesses to and from I-35W will be open. In late November, the stretch of Highway 10 from <br /> Highway 96 to I-694 will open. <br /> Public Works Director Maurer explained that the 30-day closure of County Road F and <br /> Hamline Avenue is tentatively set for late September or early October. Once a specific start date <br /> is decided, signs will be posted about one week in advance. Additionally, contractors are <br /> scheduled to crush pavement at Snelling Avenue and Grey Fox Road around mid-September. <br /> Much of the old I-694 eastbound lane that is being removed at that site will be crushed and <br /> extended work hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. are expected. <br /> B. Celebrating Arden Hills Fall Festival Update <br /> Public Works Director Maurer stated that the Celebrating Arden Hills fall festival is Saturday, <br /> September 15, at the Tony Schmidt Regional Park from 3:00 p.m. until dusk, with fireworks <br /> beginning at approximately 8:00 p.m. He noted that several favorite activities will be returning, <br /> such as a rock climbing wall, a bungee trampoline, hay rides, Fire Department water activity, a <br /> moonwalk, pontoon rides, and community booths. New activities include a petting zoo, a <br /> strolling magician, D.J./karaoke, TCAAP (Twin City Army Ammunition Plant) tours, and <br /> community booth demos. <br /> Public Works Director Maurer announced that the community booth demos will take place <br /> from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. with giveaways and a prize drawing for gift certificates and other prizes at <br /> 6:45 p.m. He indicated that most activities are offered free of charge, with the exception of food <br /> concessions, the caricaturist, and photos from the photo booth. <br /> Public Works Director Maurer stated that parking for the event is limited at the Tony Schmidt <br /> Regional Park, but the south side of Lake Johanna Boulevard (east of the park), and both sides of <br /> Country Road E (west of the park), will remain open for parking during the event. Additional <br /> parking is available at Perry Park and shuttles will run all day. <br /> Public Works Director Maurer thanked the 2012 sponsors of the Celebrating Arden Hills Fall <br /> Festival for their generous donations totaling approximately$11,500. <br /> 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> A. August 13, 2012 Regular City Council <br /> B. August 20, 2012 City Council Work Session <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to <br /> approve the August 13, 2012, Regular City Council meeting minutes and the <br /> August 20, 2012, City Council Work Session meeting minutes as presented. <br /> The motion carried unanimously (5-0). <br /> 5. CONSENT CALENDAR <br /> A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll <br />