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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 14, 2016 5 With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2016-010 — Adopting and Confirming Ouarterly Special Assessments for Delinquent Utilities. The motion carried (4-0). 9. NEW BUSINESS None. 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember McClung stated that he and Councilmember Wicklund recently met with Fire Chief Boehlke and toured the department's four stations. Councilmember Holmes indicated that the City now has representation for Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. She thanked Steve and Eileen Scott for their willingness to serve the community. Councilmember Holmes discussed an article she read in the recent Minnesota Cities publication regarding an 18-mile bike trail that was completed by the City of Paynesville for$3 million. Councilmember Holden requested that staff speak with the County regarding the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Red Fox Road. Councilmember Holden was interested in revisiting the City's trail plan. Mayor Grant commented that the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC) does evaluate this on a yearly basis. Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson explained that she could provide the Council with the most recent copy of the trail plan. Councilmember Holmes stated that the Council will have an opportunity to review this item with the PTRC at the upcoming joint work session. Mayor Grant supported staff providing the Council with a copy of the trail plan. Mayor Grant encouraged the Council to do a ride-along with the Ramsey County Sheriffs Department. Mayor Grant stated that he received an email regarding State Fair parking. He was in favor of the City Council planning for this matter sooner rather than later.