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Page 10 VIII. CITY INFORMATION A suburb in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, Arden Hills is located approximately 8 miles north of downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis. It is situated in the northwestern portion of Ramey County and covers 9.4 square miles with a population of 9,652 (2000 census). Arden Hills’ residents enjoy a high quality of living with great parks and trails, excellent access to the regional transportation system and stable, diverse neighborhoods. The City serves as home to many large corporations, such as Boston Scientific and Land O Lakes, a number of small to medium size businesses, and two private colleges. The Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) and Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) occupies nearly one-third of the entire land area of Arden Hills, or approximately 4 square miles (2,370 acres) in the northern part of the City. The City is responsible for maintaining about 31 miles of roadways, about 66 cul-de- sacs, and an extensive storm water collection and treatment system. The sanitary sewer collection system includes 42 miles of mains and 14 lift stations. The City purchases its water from the City of St. Paul via the City of Roseville. The system includes two water towers, a booster station and 38 miles of pipes. The City also has many wetlands, lakes, and other significant environmental features. The City of Arden Hills is a Plan A Statutory City. The City Council is the legislative and policy making body of the City, which is made up of four Council Members and the Mayor. The City Administrator is accountable to the City Council for the implementation of Council direction and the administration of affairs of the City. The City Council meets the second and last Monday of the month. IT services are contracted through Joint Powers Agreements with the City of Roseville. Fire and police services are contracted with the Lake Johanna Fire Department and the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department, respectively.