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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JULY 24, 2017 2 suggested the other six County yard waste sites be used for SSO and not Tony Schmidt Regional Park. She believed not enough residents were notified regarding this proposed change. She recommended action on this item be delayed and that a traffic study should be completed. She stated she wanted Tony Schmidt Regional Park to be a place for families and recreation, not a place for garbage. She suggested the County pursue other viable options. Richard Wenzel, 1931 Noble Road, questioned how much more tax money residents should have to pay for SSO. He believed the organics collection would bring in vermin and animals that feed on vermin. He feared the odor from the site would be increased along with pesky insects. He recommended the Council consider collecting SSO at City Hall if the collection was so environmentally friendly. He stated none of the residents around the compost site supported SSO collection. Loren Lemke, 1888 West County Road E W, stated he has lived at his home in Arden Hills for over 60 years. He explained that the open space being used for composting was to remain greenspace to be enjoyed by Arden Hills' residents. He recommended the City pursue another location for the SSO and composting site. He then commented on Ordinance 214 and stated composting was not allowed on City Open Space. Jan Boettger, 1894 County Road E W, explained she has constant traffic along her roadway heading to the compost site. She reported she has to clean branches from this roadway that are dropped by passing traffic. She expressed concern with the type of animals and odors that would be coming from the compost site if SSO was allowed. She indicated she moved to Arden Hills in 2014 and was told the Ramsey County Open Space across her street would not be developed. Bobbi Jo Wells, 1880 County Road E W, stated she was new to the community. She questioned how the City would police the items that were brought into the SSO. She anticipated that vermin and other animals would be drawn to the SSO site and believed this would become a concern for the neighbors closest to the site. 3. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS A. Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce John Connelly, President of the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce, introduced himself to the Council, stating he had 25 years of history in the tourism industry. He explained he appreciated the tour of Arden Hills he received by City staff. He provided the City Council with a handout and described the great work being completed by the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce. He stated he was excited to be working with the Chamber and to be working with the Arden Hills City Council. Mayor Grant thanked Mr. Connelly for his presentation and for engaging commerce in the Twin Cities North area. 4. STAFF COMMENTS A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) and Joint Development Authority (JDA) Update