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Hiring a tree maintenance service deserves careful consideration and caution. Residents are urged to consider the following when selecting a service: • Due to COVID-19, door-to-door soliciting is currently not allowed in the City. Most reputable companies have all the work they can handle without going door-to-door, and many times door-knockers are looking to earn quick money. • Verify the company is licensed with the City. All tree maintenance services in Arden Hills must be licensed. Licensing involves specific insurance requirements including August 24, 2020 Approved Resolution 2020-031 Staying the Date of Enforcement relating to the sale of flavored tobacco Approved the appointment of Steve Baar to the Public Works Department as a maintenance worker. This action filled an existing vacancy. Accepted a donation from resident Susan Johnson for $1,000 to the Arden Hills Foundation. Funds will be used for the Cummings Park Art Larsen Memorial Garden. Approved Resolution 2020-0033 relating to Planning Case 20-016 for a minor subdivision of an existing lot at 3235 Lexington Ave with added condition. Approved Resolution 2020-034 authorizing the Lake Johanna Fire Department Three Cities Agreement and Arden Hills' share (not to exceed $341,000) ofthe land acquisition costs. North Oaks and Shoreview have also accepted the agreement. Approved a Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program proof of liability for personal and properiy damage (such as your house and your neighbor's) and workers' compensation. A list of licensed contractors is available on the City website at https://www. cityofardenhills.org/411/Tree-Service- License • Obtain multiple bids, compare estimates and always ask for references. You can also contact the Better Business Bureau to check the company's reputation. • Make sure you receive a written contract that outlines expectations such as dates, work to be performed, clean- up details, total cost, etc. funded by a federal CARES (COVID Aid, Relief and Economic Security) grant authorizing $5,000 for eligible Arden Hills small businesses upon approval of application submitted to the City. September 14, 2020 Approved a Developer Agreement with Bethel University per the previously Council-approved Planning Case 20-005 which consists of a Master Planned Unit Development and Preliminary and Final Plats for 2 Pine Tree Road. This allows only the relocation of the existing driveway to the north. Approved a contract for $44,570 with Michael's Corporation to reline deteriorating sewer line segments near Arden View Court and Colleen Avenue . Adopted Resolution 2020-037 ordering improvements and preparation of plans and specifications for the 2021 Pavement Management Program (PMP). A public hearing was held for input on proposed street repairs amounting to $3.8 million. The areas affected are proposed for reconstruction with added curb and gutter for portions of Jerrold Ave, Glenpaul Ave and Prior Ave. Areas designated for reclamation are portions of Edgewater Ave and Jerrold Ave not requiring full reconstruction. Adopted Resolution 2020-038 setting the preliminary levy for property tax amounts certified to Ramsey County as payable in 2021 at a 4.25% rate totaling $431 million (McClung opposed). Adopted Resolution 2020-039 setting the preliminary levy for property tax amounts for the Karth Lake Special Taxing District as payable in 2021 totaling $6,611. Adopted Resolution 2020-040 setting the date for the City's Truth in Taxation public hearing for December 14 at 7pm. Adopted Resolution 2020-042 extending the submittal period for Arden Hills' small businesses to apply for COVID relief grants until September 25.