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3 Benchmarks-- a review of City Council Action The big question: what to do with all those leaves? When it comes to yard waste dis- posal there is definitely a right way and a wrong way to go about it. First, prompt leaf removal is always appreciated. Leaves tend to accumulate in the street, curb, and gutter which can cause maintenance problems for the City. Please help by keep- ing the curbs and gutters free of leaves. You can drop leaves you’ve collected at a disposal site, have your trash hauler take them away, or compost the leaves. The Minnesota Extension website has a guide to composting at www.extension. umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/soils/composting-and-mulching-guide. Most trash haulers will pick up yard waste for a nominal fee. The law requires that yard waste be separate from trash and contained within a compostable bag, such as the large pa- per lawn and leaf bags found at the local hardware store. Trash haulers may also provide a special yard waste cart for a small fee. The time of year is important to keep in mind when planning yard waste disposal. Haulers may stop collecting yard waste after a certain date or if there has been a significant snow fall— another reason not to delay this chore. A quality mulching mower is also an option to chop leaves into fine bits so they will ad- equately decompose over the winter without causing lawn health issues. Never dispose of yard waste on public property. Heavy rains and fluctuating pond levels can carry debris away to clog pipes and cause flooding. Yard waste dumped on access routes or easements can delay crews from making repairs to critical infrastructure, causing increased costs and further damage. August 14, 2017 Present: Mayor Grant; Councilmembers McClung, Holden, Holmes, Scott • Consent Items Approved (all by 5-0 vote) • Accepted resignation of Recreational Programmer Aaron Thelen • Approved repairs to 21 fire hydrants for $71,115 • Authorized Public Works to install new stop signs on Chatham Ave at McCracken Lane (5-0) • Adopted Resolution 2017-022 for reception of 2018 Street and Utility Improvements with a public hearing scheduled for Sept. 25, 2017 (5-0) • Adopted Resolution 2017-023 au- thorizing bids for 2017 sewer lining project (5-0) August 28, 2017 Present: Mayor Grant; Councilmembers Holden, Holmes and Scott. Absent: Mc- Clung (excused) • Consent Items Approved (all by 4-0 vote) • Adopted Resolution 2017-024 award- ing 2017 seal coat project to Allied Blacktop for $49,573 • Adopted Resolution 2017-025 ap- pointing Angela Hames as alternate on the Planning Commission • Adopted Resolution 2017-026 ap- pointing Matt Dixon as a regular on the Planning Commission Time to think about those leaves! Arden Hills offers many online services. The options are located on the City’s main webpage, www.cityofardenhills.org, within the Online Services tab in the center of the page. Save a stamp and join the over 900 residents who use the Utility Bill Payments feature. You can set up a recurring payment or pay using the “quick payment” feature. From the Online Services tab, many services are available that include: •Utility Bill Payments •Update/Create New Account for Utility Billing •Park and Rec Program Registration •Pet Licensing •Overnight Parking Permit •Garage Sale/Boutique Form •Facilities Rental Application Form •Report a Concern/Request Tracker •Residential Rental Property Application or Exemption •Various permits that include building, electrical and grading, mechanical, plumbing, zoning, and right of way In the upper right hand corner of the City’s website is a button called “I Want to…Help Center”. This will bring up a tab that assists visitors with navigating the website. Of course, residents are always welcome to contact City staff by phone, email, regular mail, or an in-person visit. City Hall is located at 1245 West Highway 96, and business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m. Email cityhall@cityo- fardenhills.org or call 651-792-7800 to contact City Hall with questions or concerns. Important note about utility bill payments: The City cannot accept post-dated checks ~ all post-dated checks will be returned to the sender. Thank you for your cooperation. Short of time? Do it online! Terry Reid has joined the Arden Hills Public Works Department. He has previous experience in Wayzata, Plymouth, and In- dependence. He says he enjoys the friendly staff and small-town atmosphere in Arden Hills. He enjoys active time with his fam- ily and also likes going to movies, playing video games, and hanging out with friends. Terry is married and has a seven-year-old son and a five-year-old daughter. Reid joins Public Works Department