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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 26, 2012 9 Mayor Grant suggested the information be posted on CTV as well, as this would provide better visibility. He recommended the website committee discuss this policy issue and what material should and should not be posted on the City's website. Councilmember Holden stated the joint PTRC meeting brought up the parking issue near Bethel University when there are home football games. She recommended that County Road E2 be marked no parking along one side of the street to allow pedestrians and bicyclists to pass through this area safely. Public Works Director Maurer explained the City could work with the County on this issue to have signs posted. Mayor Grant indicated he lives on Chatham and this area was dangerous. He was in favor of having signs posted Councilmember Holmes recommended the signs be posted "No Parking" on the west side of the roadway. The Council directed staff to work with the County to post "No Parking" signs on the west side of County Road E2 from the Bridge to McCracken, after discussing the issue with Bethel University. Councilmember Holden provided further comment on the conference she attended in Phoenix, Arizona. She stated she was in meetings all day long, gathering information for the City. She did not feel there was a conflict of interest. Councilmember Holden encouraged the residents to continue to donate trees. Councilmember Tamble stated the City's website was being redesigned through CivicPlus. He indicated he would continue to keep the Council updated on its progress. Mayor Grant commented on the conference attended by Councilmember Holmes and Councilmember Holden. He indicated the experience provided a great deal of education to both Councilmembers to increase their service to the community. Mayor Grant stated the 2012 Annual Meeting of the Metro Cities would be held on Thursday, April 26tH Mayor Grant noted the MPCA sent a letter describing an initiative to clean up local lakes and rivers. He explained he also received an annual report from Bethel University. Both of these items were provided to staff for informational purposes. Mayor Grant thanked Councilmember Holmes for addressing the road closures. He stated the outcome of the roadwork would benefit the residents in the long-run. He encouraged the residents to be patient with the process. City Administrator Klaers indicated the meeting scheduled for April 9t" may be cancelled. Staff would keep the Council posted. I