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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JANUARY 22, 2019 5 <br /> <br />the furniture also be high enough off the ground that the elderly can get easily in and out of the <br />chairs or couches. <br /> <br />The Council was in consensus regarding the need for new lobby furniture. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant requested staff report back to the City Council with options. He asked that staff <br />make a recommendation on what will be done with the existing furniture. <br /> <br />D. Council Request Tracker <br /> <br />City Administrator Perrault reviewed the Council Request Tracker with the City Council. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant requested the trail information be updated and reported back to the Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden commented on the vacant house on County Road E2. She requested <br />staff provide the Council with an update on this property. She discussed the conversation she had <br />with the corrections crew staff and described the work they could conduct in the city. She <br />anticipated the corrections crew would greatly assist the Public Works Department in the coming <br />year, especially with buckthorn removal. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes explained City Planner Mrosla would be pursuing a Green Corps intern. <br /> <br />2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden requested staff put the new and old water rates on the utility bills for the <br />benefit of residents. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden requested staff investigate why Arden Hills only gets 50% pay back <br />from the County when every other city in the county was receiving 75% from state citations. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden noted she may not be able to attend the Monday, January 28 Council <br />meeting. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott commented on a recent event he attended with the National Guard. He <br />stated he encouraged the Colonel to better communicate these events with the City. <br /> <br />City Administrator Perrault explained he would be speaking with the City Administrator from <br />Rosemount to learn more about how they interact with the National Guard. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes stated she spoke with Finance Director Bauman regarding the proposed <br />fine ($250) that would be sent to properties that would not allow staff to read their meters. She <br />indicated there were five properties at this time. She explained she did not support sending a fine <br />to these properties but rather would like to see staff working with these homeowners. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes reported she would be absent the entire month of April. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung commented he may be missing the first meeting in April.