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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Approved: <br /> <br />CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA <br />CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br />DECEMBER 21, 2015 <br />5:00 PM - ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS <br /> <br /> <br />1. AGENDA ITEMS <br /> <br />C. Sandeen Road On-Street Parking <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler stated City staff had received concerns regarding on-street parking on <br />Sandeen Road. He said there were also concerns regarding emergency vehicle access in addition to <br />Public Works staff concerns regarding difficulties with snow removal. He indicated 16 properties <br />impacted by the proposed change were provided information regarding current regulations as well as a <br />survey. The survey results indicated most residents occasionally use on-street parking, with two <br />properties showing regular use of on-street parking. He said the City continues to work with Ramsey <br />County to enforce parking regulations. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler stated that City staff recommends posting no parking signs near the <br />northern intersection of Sandeen Road and Lake Johanna Boulevard. He stated the properties located at <br />3280 Sandeen Road and 3290 Lake Johanna Boulevard reported daily on-street parking and that 3290 <br />Lake Johanna Boulevard operates an in-home business and uses on-street parking for employees and <br />clients. He also said that City staff will communicate directly with these two properties regarding the <br />parking regulations. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler asked for feedback from the City Council. <br /> <br />A discussion ensued regarding clarification of safety issues as they pertain to emergency vehicles on <br />Sandeen Road, the characteristics of this road and the properties thereon, and suggested solutions for <br />parking issues. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler stated staff will work with the Public Works department to post no parking <br />signs along the curve on Sandeen Road, work with the Sheriff’s department to step up enforcement, <br />and work closely with the two properties that utilize on-street parking. <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated it would be helpful to Public Works if the curve on <br />Sandeen Road allowed more space for plowing. He suggested posting no parking signs on both sides of <br />Sandeen Road to the southerly properly line of 3290 Sandeen Road. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant requested that both the Police and Fire departments be consulted regarding the proposed <br />change, and that they concur before any signs are posted. <br />