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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 5 Councilmember Holmes stated she did not believe a 2040 traffic study was necessary. She wanted to see the traffic concerns present today had to be addressed here and now. She believed only a 10-year traffic study should be completed. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom anticipated the traffic growth rate would not be significant. He commented this would not add a huge amount of work on to the scope of services for the consultant. Councilmember Holmes reported she would like to see the Council hold a meeting with the WSB consultants after data collection was complete in order to discuss preliminary concepts. She supported a public meeting being held as well. Mayor Grant indicated he could support another meeting being held. MOTION: Councilmember McClunz moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to approve a Professional Services Agreement with WSB for the preparation and completion of the Lake Valentine Roadway Improvement Recommendation Study in an amount not to exceed $40,054, directing staff to schedule a worksession meeting with WSB after data collection was complete. The motion carried (5-0). 4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS A. Legislative Update Senator Jason Isaacson thanked the Council for their time. He provided the Council with an update on the upcoming legislative session. He stated there were urgent matters that would have to be addressed such as insulin, transportation funding, social services, and LGA funding. He commented on the bills he would be sponsoring regarding school counselors and mental health. Councilmember Holden questioned if the State would be addressing e-cigarettes and tobacco use. Senator Isaacson stated he would have aggressive tobacco legislation coming forward. He thanked his cities for working to address this issue at a local level. He commented he would work to ban flavored vaping products in Minnesota. In addition, he wanted to have all tobacco products sold only at tobacco shops or bars. He discussed the amount of money that was spent on a yearly basis to address tobacco related illnesses in the State of Minnesota. Mayor Grant questioned what would occur around transportation in the upcoming legislative session. Senator Isaacson reported he would be working towards a pretty significant increase in transit for this area. He stated there were several Fortune 500 companies within 10 miles of this location and all were asking for more transit options. He commented further on how it would be difficult to bring both sides of the political spectrum together to accomplish much transportation-wise.