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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — JUNE 21, 2021 6 Councilmember Holmes asked if we were anticipating police and fire to give us an itemized list of their time. Finance Director Bauman said she didn't think it was very probable they would get that information for payroll costs. Mayor Grant said he would be willing to serve on a subcommittee, as did Councilmembers Holden, Scott and McClung. Discussion ensued regarding potential uses for the money, the size of the committee and if meetings would need to be public. D. Clean Up Day Discussion City Administrator Perrault stated the Council had directed staff to begin organizing a clean-up day for the fall 2021. Previously Clean-up Days were held in mid to late October and if this is still the Council's timeframe, staff can check on the availability of Green Lights Recycling. If the City Council chooses they could offer and incentive to residents, for example, a coupon to recycle items for free. After a brief discussion, Council agreed to try to schedule Green Lights for late September or early October. Councilmember Holmes thought a coupon was a good idea. Councilmember Holden asked if Green Lights would charge according to the item recycled. City Administrator Perrault said if the residents use coupons we would be billed for the cost of the item, or a maximum of $50. Councilmember Holden said she likes the idea of a coupon for one item up to $50. Discussion continued regarding the number of items per coupon and how residents would receive them. It was decided to have one coupon for up to $50 and up to two items. Mayor Grant thought there should be an article in the newsletter explaining how to get rid of hazardous and electronic items ahead of clean-up day. E. Bethel and E-Scooter Discussion City Administrator Perrault reported that Bethel University recently reached out to the City to discuss the possibility of e-scooters on their campus. Per the City Attorney, we can't regulate e- scooters on their campus, but Bethel is willing to work with the City if we want them to install a geo-fence to limit them to their campus. The Council was asked if they would like staff to start looking at an ordinance for e-scooters within the city? They cannot be prohibited from operating on City streets but we can regulate them on bike paths and trails. Ramsey County defaults to the State Statute for County roads. Councilmember Holmes asked if there was anything in our ordinance about motorized bikes.