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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—NOVEMBER 26, 2012 4 <br /> Councilmember Holden suggested taking turns hosting something in each neighborhood, which <br /> would allow time for residents and the Council to mingle and discuss neighborhood issues. She <br /> suggested having a small carnival to help increase resident participation. <br /> Park and Recreation Manager Olson stated that years ago, the event that was held was called <br /> Day in the Park, and it was a celebration of all the new play structures in the parks. It was held on <br /> a Saturday, the event had a small budget, and there were many groups of volunteers (i.e. soccer <br /> coaches from the Thunder) who helped with the event. She noted that this smaller-scale event <br /> seemed to bring the community together. She indicated that as of right now, there is no <br /> community involvement in the Celebrating Arden Hills event. She stated that a big advantage to <br /> having more volunteers is the fact that they bring more ideas to the table and it makes for a better <br /> event. <br /> City Administrator Klaers stated that the planning required for Celebrating Arden Hills is <br /> laborious and it needs to begin in January which is why staff is looking for direction in terms of <br /> the community event. <br /> The consensus among the Council is that there will not be a Celebrating Arden Hills event in 2013 <br /> and fireworks are also being eliminated. <br /> 3. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES <br /> None. <br /> ADJOURN <br /> Mayor Grant adjourned the City Council Work Session meeting at 9:20 p.m. <br /> Patrick Klaers David Grant <br /> City Administrator Mayor <br />