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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 26, 2019 4 Councilmember Scott stated he attended several Night to Unite events on Tuesday, August 6. He welcomed the new families he had met to Arden Hills. He thanked the Lake Johanna Fire Department, Public Works, and Ramsey County Sheriff's Department for their presence during Night to Unite. Councilmember Scott reported the Ramsey County League of Local Government met and discussed transportation. Councilmember Scott explained the 834th Aviation Support Battalion at AHATS had 800 soldiers and 700 of them would be deployed this fall. Councilmember McClung thanked the Public Works Department for having a presence during National Night Out. Councilmember McClung stated he appreciated the new high definition audio/visual equipment in the Council Chambers. Councilmember Holmes encouraged residents to remember school would be back in session on Tuesday, September 3. She commented on the new traffic patterns that would occur around some of the schools in the community and encouraged residents to drive safely. Councilmember Holden asked who would be constructing the Old Snelling roundabout. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom explained the City would be constructing this project in cooperation with Ramsey County. He indicated the City would be leading the design and construction efforts. Further discussion ensued regarding the proposals for this project. Councilmember Holden expressed concern with the fact the City had to pay for 25% of this project when this was a County roadway. She wanted to better understand why the County was pushing their costs onto the City. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom indicated he could have the project costs numbers for the Council to review by Friday. Councilmember Holden reported she attended several National Night Out parties that were very successful. She noted she talked many people and all were in support of the Council regarding TCAAP litigation. Mayor Grant stated he too was able to attend a number of National Night Out parties. He stated he appreciated hearing positive comments about neighborhoods and the City. Mayor Grant thanked CTV for the work they completed in the Council Chambers.