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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 29, 2013 11 <br /> Mayor Grant read the proclamation in full for the record. <br /> The motion carried (5-0). <br /> 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> Councilmember McClung stated that newsletter articles were due Friday, May 3`d. He noted <br /> from May 15th through June 1St he would out of the country on vacation. <br /> Councilmember Werner asked when the Valentine Park lot would be completed. <br /> Public Works Director Maurer stated this work would be completed once the area was dry <br /> enough to support the heavy equipment. He anticipated the work would begin next week. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned when potholes would be filled by City staff. <br /> Public Works Director Maurer commented staff has begun filling potholes, and encouraged <br /> residents to contact City Hall with areas of concern. <br /> Councilmember Holden requested the JDA meetings be placed on the City calendar. She then <br /> wished City Planner Beekman all the best noting she would be dearly missed. <br /> Councilmember Holmes indicated the spring cleanup took place this past Saturday at Tony <br /> Schmidt Park. <br /> Mayor Grant noted he gave a presentation regarding TCAAP and the e-Street Flats to the <br /> Shoreview-Arden Hills Business Council last week. He estimated there were 20 people in <br /> attendance. He explained he attended an event sponsored by Country Financial regarding energy <br /> conservation. He stated he attended a CTV awards ceremony last week as well. <br /> Mayor Grant congratulated the Irondale Robotics team for their great success both locally and <br /> nationally. He also congratulated the Mounds View Robotics team for their huge success this <br /> year. <br /> Mayor Grant requested further information from staff on the Windows 7 upgrades. <br /> Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson explained staff was taking an <br /> inventory of the City's computers and operating systems as some units were still running XP. It <br /> was noted that after April 8, 2014, this operating system would no longer be supported and the <br /> City is looking to upgrade all units to Windows 7 prior to that time. <br /> Mayor Grant commented the exterior of McGuire's was receiving a facelift. He noted the e- <br /> Street Flats has been worked on at this time. He stated he would be touring the site once units <br /> were ready for rental. <br /> Mayor Grant wished City Planner Meagan Beekman all the best in her career stating she would <br /> be truly missed by the Council and staff. <br />