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October 22, 2018 All items approved unanimously by 5-0 vote. • Authorized appointment of Michael Mrosla to the position of City Planner. • Approved Cooperative Agreement with MNDOT for the city’s share of the frontage road and watermain construction along Highway No. 10 from Highway 96 to I-35W. Funding for construction of the watermain was identified in the State’s 2018 bonding bill. The city’s financial contribution to the project is estimated at $413,180, and the long-term maintenance re- sponsibilities include watermain, non- highway side of the retaining walls and frontage road. November13, 2018 All items approved unanimously by 5-0 vote. • Approved resolution certifying 2018 City election canvass results. • Conducted a public hearing and ap- proved an on-sale liquor license for Orchid Restaurant and Grill Inc., lo- cated at Lexington Square, Phase Two. • Conducted a public hearing to accept further public comment regarding increasing the tobacco sales age to 21 and/or regulating the sale of flavored and/or menthol tobacco. For a detailed listing of recent City Coun- cil action, please review the meeting min- utes on the city website at cityofardenhills. org and click on Agendas & Minutes. Benchmarks: A Review of Recent City Council Action set out an organ- ics recycling bin, too, with a sign that says, “Food and Napkins” or “Food, Napkins and Plates,” if you are using uncoated paper plates or cer- tified compostable plates. You can also bor- row temporary recycling and organics containers for large events through Ramsey County’s recycling program. Go to RamseyRecycles.com/ EventRecycling to make your request. ‘Tis the season for food, fun and family time! If you’re having guests over, make it easy for them to recycle by putting out a bag or bin to collect empty cans and bottles. You can add a sign that says, “Bottles and Cans” on the recycling bag or bin. If you do organics recycling, you can Add Recycling to Your Holiday Gathering Plans Please Recycle Your Holiday Tree Through Ramsey County Recycling While a Christmas tree can legally be placed in the trash, we encourage you to recycle it. Here’s how: • Bring your tree to the Arden Hills Yard Waste Drop off Center at 3530 Hudson Avenue on Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or Sunday 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Remove all decorations, lights, tinsel and tree bags. Flocked trees and wire wreaths are not accepted and may be placed in the trash. • Contact your trash hauler to see if they will take your tree to a compost site for you (fee charged). • Leave your natural tree outside, so it can be used as shelter for birds during the winter. Fun & Fitness Classes for Youth and Adults in the New Year Before- and after-school classes will be offered after the holiday break at Island Lake and Valentine Hills elementary schools, including Youth Ninja Warrior, Basketball and Soccer. The Arden Hills Dance Program will start the winter dance season on Tues- day, January 8. A spring recital will be held at Chippewa Middle School in April. Upcoming Adult Activities Join city staff in January as we explore Theodore Wirth Regional Park on a pair of cross county skis on January 8 or snowshoes on January 22. Back by popular demand is our Yoga for all levels class. The city will host two sessions – Thursday mornings, 9:30- 10:45 a.m., and Thursday evenings, 6:00-7:15 p.m. starting January 3rd. Don’t forget to sign up for the De-Stress for Success Yoga Workshop scheduled for Sunday, February 24 at Arden Hills City Hall. Tai Chi Basic: Develop strength and energy in your legs. Each move will naturally transfer into your cores and arms, and then form a well-coordinated entire body movement. Classes begin Wednesday, January 9 in the City Hall Community Room. Check out the City of Arden Hills web- site or the Winter Parks and Recreation Guide for more information, or contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 651-792-7848.