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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – APRIL 18, 2016 3 <br /> <br />Councilmember Wicklund stated he thinks people will feel frustration because of the <br />construction and the situation will get better. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant reiterated the importance of pursuing funding for the traffic signal improvements at <br />the south Target entrance. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated she would like to revisit the status of the traffic congestion in that <br />area in approximately one month. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant requested that Acting Public Works Director Anderson advise MnDOT that this <br />is not a final solution. He also asked if a request has been submitted for funding for the Snelling <br />Avenue bridge. <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson indicated the legislature is currently working on the <br />bonding issue and that the Snelling Bridge is submitted for funding. <br /> <br /> <br />B. GreenStep City <br /> <br />Recreation Coordinator Grant stated the GreenStep City program is a free and voluntary <br />program that provides a pathway to help cities achieve their sustainability goals as defined by their <br />best practices. <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson said this is a somewhat broad program that <br />encompasses many areas, including stormwater and energy. <br /> <br />Recreation Coordinator Grant provided a brief overview of best practices and indicated the <br />installation of a push light at Perry Park is a step the City of Arden Hills has already achieved. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked if the City receives points for items already accomplished and wanted to <br />know what the City receives for those points. <br /> <br />Recreation Coordinator Grant stated the first step would be to pass a resolution. She said she <br />met with the resource team and that based on best practices the City of Arden Hills has already <br />achieved, it qualifies to be a Step 2 city. She also stated that Vadnais Heights, Little Canada and <br />Arden Hills are the only cities in Ramsey County that do not currently participate in this program. <br />She said that becoming a GreenStep City can help Arden Hills receive funding for various <br />projects. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked how much staff time this program would involve. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated and Councilmember McClung agreed that basically there will <br />be staff time necessary to fill out the necessary forms. <br /> <br />Councilmember Wicklund asked what type of funding the City can receive from being a <br />GreenStep City. <br />