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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – AUGUST 29, 2016 3 <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated North St. Paul may have contributed a <br />significant amount of dollars to assist with the bridge project, pedestrian walkways and lighting. <br /> <br />Councilmember Wicklund supported Councilmember Holmes suggestion to install brighter <br />bulbs in the existing light poles. He asked if the north side of the bridge would accept additional <br />light poles. <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson explained this side of the bridge was not fitted with <br />conduit. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant understood the north side of the bridge would need new light poles and fixtures in <br />order to cast more light onto the north side of the bridge. He requested staff investigate the cost <br />for new fixtures and poles prior to the Council making a decision on this matter. <br /> <br />C. Snow Plow, Snow Removal and Ice Control Policy <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated the City Council discussed the policy on <br />January 19, 2016, and requested it be brought back with edits during the summer months. Staff <br />has edited the policy to reflect the current snow plowing practice and is looking for feedback from <br />the City Council. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant had no concerns with the policy. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden requested one change to the document noting salt shall be loaded at the <br />source and striking the words “from Ramsey County”. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant recommended this item be brought back to the Council for approval on an <br />upcoming Consent Agenda. <br /> <br />D. LMC Policy for Donation of Equipment <br /> <br />Finance Analyst Perrault stated the Council expressed interest in adopting a policy to donate <br />surplus City equipment to nonprofit organizations pursuant to state law. The League of Minnesota <br />Cities recently published information regarding background information, applicable state statutes, <br />and a model policy for cities to consider adopting. Attached is the background information, and <br />the model policy for Council to review and provide feedback. <br /> <br />Policy Highlights: <br /> <br />• Council will set the standard for how and when surplus equipment is identified and <br />approved for donation <br />• Council will set the standard for which organizations will be allowed to accept donated <br />equipment <br />• Provides additional tort immunity to municipalities assuming there was no fraud or <br />intentional misrepresentation <br />