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Postal Customer ECR-WSS PRST STD U.S. Postage Paid St. Paul, MN Permit #1962 I n s i d e Arden Hills, MN . 55112-5734 Rice Creek Commons marketing begins Frattallone’s purchases Carroll’s Furniture site Sampson Park Karth Lake clean-up continues Notes from the Communications Committee The Communications Committee is one of several volunteer-driven committees that serve the City of Arden Hills. Our main function is to com- municate City information, issues, and stories to residents; we do this by helping to write, edit, and produce Arden Hills Notes ten times per year. Our committee meets monthly to edit the upcoming issue and plan content for future issues. Additional duties include assisting in other ways to keep City residents and businesses informed (including the City’s website and social media accounts) and advising the City Council and staff on ways to meet City communication needs. Like other City committees, our member- ship is comprised of resident volunteers, a City Council liaison, and a City of Arden Hills staff liaison. Members typically serve a three-year term and are appointed by the City Council. Currently, the Communications Commit- tee is comprised of: the City’s highest- ranking official, who has 14 years of City government leadership experience in Ar- den Hills; a working mom with 12 years of experience in City government and a pas- sion for connecting with the community; a teacher and longtime resident who grew up in Arden Hills and returned to raise her family and retire here; a desktop publisher with a communications background who has lived in the City for 27 years; a liberal arts-educated stay-at-home-mom who moved to Arden Hills one year ago; and a local college student majoring in journal- ism and working part-time at a community newspaper. Committees provide a way for the City to benefit from the expertise and expe- rience of those who live and work in Arden Hills, as well as provide a way for residents to meet new people, learn new things, develop leadership skills, be of service, and make a difference. This kind of volunteer work is unique in the array of perspectives, experience, and abilities that are unified by the desire to give back to a community. It is a working experience unlike most others. Get involved: volunteer! There are non-committee opportunities to get involved in that make a difference in the City as well: • The Arden Hills Foundation is operated by volunteers and works to expand its reach and impact in the community. • The Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee is working on creating some new opportunities for residents to participate in park maintenance and beautification efforts, which will continue a long-standing tradition of community investment in our parks. • Those who work in Arden Hills can look into community service op- Giving you the news – it’s what we like to do portunities with their employers – or spearhead a new service project or program in the City if one does not already exist. Once a small village community, Arden Hills has prospered and is now nationally recognized for its quality of life. There is much news to share, great progress to report, more change on the horizon, and many interesting stories to tell. There are many factors that contribute to the City’s sustained growth, and resident engage- ment is one of them. It is our pleasure to provide this newsletter to the residents of Arden Hills. We hope you find it to be a valuable resource, an interesting read, and – perhaps – a catalyst for participation in our community. by Committee Co-Chair Tina Kulzer Right now, there are openings on the fol- lowing committees and commissions: • Communications Committee • Parks, Trails, and Recreation Com- mittee • Financial Planning and Analysis Committee • Economic Development Commission More information, as well as an applica- tion form, can be found on the City website (click on “Committees & Commissions” under the “Government” tab). Interested residents also can call or stop by City Hall. Thinking about volunteering?