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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 18, 201411 <br /> <br />Parks and Recreation Manager Olson <br /> commented that she has provided the PTRC updates on <br />the EAB situation in the City. <br /> <br />The Council supported the Ash tree treatment and recommended that tree removal be discussed at <br />a later date. <br /> <br />3. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br /> reviewed a letter received from the Minnesota GFOA noting that the City has been <br />awarded the Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. This certificate of achievement <br />is the highest form of recognition. He noted that a plaque will be sent to Sue Iverson and a <br />presentation will be made at a future City Council meeting. He congratulated the Finance <br />Department on their achievement and thanked them for their excellent work. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br /> questioned how much the City spends to submit an application for this <br />award each year. <br /> <br />City Administrator Klaers <br /> commented that staff will investigate this further and will report back <br />to the Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes <br />believed the award is worth the expense. She asked if staff had an <br />update on the potential lawsuit with TAT Properties. <br /> <br />City Administrator Klaers <br />stated that TAT Properties has had no contact with the City. <br /> <br />Councilmember Werner <br /> reported that he will be attending the Shoreview/Arden Hills Business <br />Council meeting tomorrow morning. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung <br /> indicated that the Ramsey County League of Local Governments <br />would have a legislative meet and greet on Thursday, February 27, 2014. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung <br />stated that he will be out of town and will miss the last Council <br />meeting in March. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br /> reported that the TCAAP infrastructure improvements were not placed <br />in the House bonding bill, but are <br /> <br />City Administrator Klaers <br /> stated that a staff member will soon be on maternity leave and that a <br />temporary employee (Ariel Schmitz) has been hired. <br /> <br />City Administrator Klaers <br />indicated that the potential buyer of the former Furniture <br />property is having difficulty getting long-term parking agreements. For this reason, the proposal <br />may not move forward as staff cannot recommend support of this application without proper <br />parking. <br /> <br />City Administrator Klaers <br />discussed the lighting of the B-2 District. He requested that Public <br />Works Director Maurer provide the Council with visuals on the lighting scheme as proposed by <br />