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