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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—OCTOBER 24, 2016 6 <br /> 2. COUNC.IL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES <br /> Councilmember Holden asked what was meant by"when children are present"and how this was <br /> interpreted by the Sheriff's Department. She reviewed the information provided by staff and <br /> requested further information on how this was being enforced by the deputies. <br /> Further discussion ensued regarding this school cone regulation. <br /> Councilmember Holmes believed that this law was only enforced when school was in session. <br /> Councilmember Holden was aware of a person that was pulled over on a Saturday. For this <br /> reason, she wanted further information on how Ramsey County was enforcing this issue. <br /> Councilmember Holmes requested further information regarding the fire hydrant situation. <br /> Acting City Engineer Polka described the situation at Boston Scientific noting an old line had <br /> failing valves. She reported staff was more comfortable providing a contractor for the work <br /> versus allowing Boston Scientific to complete this work. <br /> Councilmember Holmes asked if the work would be billed back to Boston Scientific. <br /> Acting City Engineer Polka stated this has been discussed by staff and would be brought to the <br /> City Council on October 31, 2016. <br /> Councilmember Holmes understood the City Administrator candidate withdrew. She questioned <br /> what the City's plan was at this time. <br /> Mayor Grant explained the Personnel Committee would be meeting to address this concern on <br /> Thursday,November 3, 2016. <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated she would be providing the Personnel Committee with her input <br /> regarding this situation. <br /> Mayor Grant commented on the County Road E2 sidewalk and requested a trail connection be <br /> discussed at a future worksession meeting. <br /> Councilmember Holmes recommended this not be discussed until staff had numbers. <br /> Interim City Administrator and .Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson <br /> suggested this be addressed at a November worksession meeting in conjunction with the CIP. <br /> Councilmember Holden requested the new staff members attend an upcoming work session in <br /> order to be introduced to the entire Council. <br />