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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – APRIL 18, 2016 5 <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked about options for the enforcement of the no parking signs, such as fines or <br />towing a vehicle. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated that typically the Sheriff’s office issues tickets. She stated that <br />when parking on residential streets, individuals should not be parking within 10 feet of a <br />driveway. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant suggested adding language to the sign to the effect of “Subject to a ticket” (or <br />towing, whichever it is). <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes referred to the current City ordinance and stated the ordinance says <br />“punished by fine or imprisonment”. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant stated he definitely wanted to add language to the sign, but noted that there needs <br />to be follow through as far as consequences. He reiterated that there needs to be a more secure <br />sign and asked for the cost for using Gopher One. <br /> <br />A short discussion ensued about the ramifications that could occur as the result of illegal parking. <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson confirmed that new signs will be made. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes asked if the signs can be affixed to poles with a wire so that they are <br />harder to remove. <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson reiterated the direction provided by the Council which <br />was to use a rigid sign, a rigid post, and to change the language to include subject to a fine. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant stated that communication with the affected neighborhoods must improve and that <br />residents had requested they be made aware of the City’s plan in advance. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes asked if a mailing could be generated. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hutmacher suggested an article be placed in the City’s <br />newsletter so that all residents know what is expected. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated that she would be glad to deliver the information to the affected <br />properties and Mayor Grant stated he would be happy to help. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant said that once initial feedback is obtained, a final plan can be formulated and <br />communicated via mail to everyone. <br /> <br /> <br />D. Interstate 694 Non-Motorized Crossing Study <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated that at the work session in March, the Council <br />asked “Do the study results answer the question asked initially regarding municipal consent?” He <br />referred to the May 5, 2011 letter from the City to MnDOT which specifically referenced a