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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JUNE 20, 2016 14 <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes believed the lighting was insufficient as well. It was her hope that the <br />bridge would be more nicely illuminated. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant recommended each of the Councilmember drive the bridge at night and provide <br />staff with feedback. He questioned how much it would cost to replace the poles and lights. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden did not want to light the other side of the bridge as this may encourage <br />additional pedestrian traffic where there is not a trail. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant requested staff provide the Council with how much it cost to complete Thom <br />Drive. <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson explained there was one issue with borrowing a <br />County truck during the Thom Drive work. He noted a rock hit the windshield and would need to <br />be replaced. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant recommended the windshield be replaced by the City in order to keep relations <br />between the City and County positive. The Council was in agreement. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked if the Council was interested in pursuing a Gateway Sign in 2017 for <br />TCAAP. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden questioned if another HVAC vendor should be considered. <br /> <br />Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated <br />this was being discussed by staff. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden discussed the expense of sodium lights versus LEDs and requested staff <br />investigate this further to see how many sodium lights remain in the City. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated she spoke to the County regarding the tree trimming trucks that <br />are being parked for days in the City. The response she received from Terry Soukkala was that <br />they only have five officers on to cover a very large area. She expressed concern that the City of <br />Arden Hills have an officer in the area during the night time hours. <br /> <br />Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson <br />commented on the City’s solicitor licensing process that other cities follow. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden recommended an article be drafted for the upcoming newsletter <br />encouraging homeowners to ensure their tree trimmers were insured. <br /> <br />Councilmember Wicklund was not in favor of creating more regulation. <br /> <br />There was Council consensus of requiring tree trimmers to be licensed with the City of Arden <br />Hills. <br />