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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—OCTOBER 17, 2016 2 Mayor Grant believed that the tree contractors and overnight parking in Arden Hills had been a problem this summer. Councilmember McClung supported the City licensing tree contractors as this process would assist in keeping some of the bad apples out of the mix. Councilmember Wicklund did not believe that it was necessary to license tree contractors and saw this as another hurdle for local business owners. Mayor Grant was of the opinion it would not hurt residents to have tree contractors licensed and insured with the City. Councilmember Holmes did not believe this was a problem for the City and did not support the additional licensing procedure. Councilmember Holden expressed concern with the fact that tree contractors could come into Arden Hills from all over the state and are leaving their equipment on City streets. She stated these contractors were coming into the City and conducting work without insurance or full knowledge of how to properly trim trees. Mayor Grant stated he generally did not like additional regulation, however, in this case, he believed it would benefit the residents of Arden Hills to require tree contractors to be licensed. Councilmember Holden requested that if the licensing regulation moves forward that all insurance information be provided to the City. Mayor Grant asked for direction from the Council on how to proceed. Councilmember Holmes and Councilmember Wicklund opposed further regulation. Mayor Grant, Councilmember McClung and Councilmember Holden supported tree contractors being licensed within the City. Mayor Grant recommended the licensing fee be non-punitive and suggested the fee be $50. B. Language for Delinquent Utility Letters Finance Analyst Perrault explained the City Council previously requested to review whether or not language should be added to the delinquent certification letter informing residents that when their past due payments go to Council for certification that their information becomes publicly available. The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the added language. Staff reviewed a revised delinquent letter with the requested language. The Council may want to decide whether or not to include the language in fixture letters. Staff requested feedback as to whether or not to move forward with the new delinquent letters. Councilmember Wicklund supported the letter as is.