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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—APRIL 18, 2016 3 <br /> Councilmember Wicklund stated he thinks people will feel frustration because of the <br /> construction and the situation will get better. <br /> Mayor Grant reiterated the importance of pursuing funding for the traffic signal improvements at <br /> the south Target entrance. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated she would like to revisit the status of the traffic congestion in that <br /> area in approximately one month. <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 /> 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 /> B. GreenStep City <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 /> Acting Public Works Director Anderson said this is a somewhat broad program that <br /> encompasses many areas, including stormwater and energy. <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 /> 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 /> 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 /> Mayor Grant asked how much staff time this program would involve. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated and Councilmember McClung agreed that basically there will <br /> be staff time necessary to fill out the necessary forms. <br /> Councilmember Wicklund asked what type of funding the City can receive from being a <br /> GreenStep City. <br />