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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – JULY 14, 2014 5 B. Transportation Update Public Works Director Maurer discussed the traffic backups and the County construction work along Highway 96. He commented that the red concrete panels were being replaced and lane closures in Arden Hills should be done by the end of the week. He indicated that the lane closures would continue into Shoreview in the coming weeks. He reported that with the US 10/Highway 96 project, the moisture content in the noise wall near Arden Manor was still too high for painting. This wall will be painted when the moisture content comes down. He commented that the advanced warning signs on Highway 96 would be installed in the near future. He is pleased to report that this project is nearing completion. Councilmember Holden asked if the County would be compensated for the red concrete. Public Works Director Maurer did not believe that the County would be compensated for the red concrete and understood that colored concrete has failed throughout the metro area. C. Night to Unite Update City Clerk Dietl stated that the sixth annual Night to Unite is Tuesday, August 5, 2014, and will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Anyone interested in hosting an event is encouraged to register their party with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office by Friday, July 18th. Registration information and activity packet forms are available on Ramsey County’s website (a link is also available on the City’s site) or by calling the Crime Prevention Unit at 651-266-7338. Those who are registered to host a neighborhood gathering will be visited by community officials, fire departments, and Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office representatives. A list of neighborhoods participating in Night to Unite will be sent to the City Council when it becomes available. Councilmember Holden requested that the Council be provided with single sort recycling information prior to Night to Unite as this could be handed out to residents at neighborhood gatherings. D. Single Sort Recycling Collection Update City Planner Streff explained that single sort recycling in Arden Hills would begin on July 15th. He explained that there would be no change to the frequency or the days recycling was collected. Residents south of I-694 would continue to be picked up on Tuesdays and residents living north of I-694 would have recycling pickup on Wednesdays. He commented that single sort recycling would allow for additional plastics to be recycled, except for #3 and #6. He reported that residents would no longer have to sort their recyclables because they can now be placed in a single bin. Councilmember Werner discussed the Eureka mailing and asked if the Council had considered providing its residents with larger recycling bins. Mayor Grant commented that the City’s recycling contract was up for renewal next year so when that time comes, the City will receive more information on the types of recycling containers that will be available.