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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 12 Councilmember Scott stated on Saturday, September 14 he attended a family day at the 407th Community Affairs Battalion in Arden Hills. He reported 200 soldiers and their families gathered for this event. Councilmember Scott reported on Friday, September 20 more than 800 soldiers from the 34th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade in St. Paul, the 147th Helicopter Assault Battalion in St. Paul and the 834th Aviation Support Battalion in Arden Hills had a large deployment ceremony. He noted 89% of the soldiers in these battalions were being deployed oversees. Councilmember McClung commented the first week in October was fire prevention week. He noted the Lake Johanna Fire Department would be holding an Open House at Fire Station 3 on Saturday, October 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Councilmember Holmes stated she was concerned with the fact the Council was only holding one meeting a month. She believed this agenda was overloaded. She supported the Council holding two meetings a month. Councilmember Holmes indicated she was dismayed by the Parks and Recreation numbers as fees were not covering expenses. She reported the Council had to further address this matter. Councilmember Holden asked why the City was charged for two speed limit signs in association with the Highway 10 project. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom reported these signs were installed along the frontage road. Councilmember Holden questioned if the tennis courts could be crack sealed yet this year. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom stated he had been discussing this project with the Public Works Superintendent to have this work programmed into his rotation. Councilmember Holden indicated she did not want the City to be spending more money on a lawsuit and perhaps the Council should consider suspending Public Comment altogether. Mayor Grant stated he did not want to see one resident ruin Public Comment for all residents in Arden Hills. Mayor Grant commented he did a ride along with the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office last week. Mayor Grant encouraged residents to contact City Councilmembers or himself with any comments or concerns regarding an item in litigation. He reported the Council was not able to make a comment regarding these matters but were always willing to listen. Mayor Grant commented the October 14 Council meeting may be canceled given the fact only three Councilmembers could be in attendance and there were no matters for the Council to address except claims and payroll.