Laserfiche WebLink
ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 6, 2021 4 <br /> <br />A discussion ensued regarding a Ramsey County Sheriff’s employee also serving as the State Fair <br />Police Chief and the function of police coverage at the State Fair in general. <br /> <br />The background regarding police services at the State Fair was further discussed, noting that <br />Ramsey County provided police service at the State Fair in 2021, that there was no State Fair held <br />in 2020, and in 2019 and in prior years, the State Fair had its own police department. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott pointed out that the Ramsey County Board was floating the idea of <br />eliminating the Sheriff as an elected official as that position does not report directly to the Ramsey <br />County Board. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden indicated that the Sheriff’s position reports to the Charter Commission. <br /> <br />The Council consensus was for Mayor Grant to sign the letter from the contract cities to Ramsey <br />County as drafted on behalf of Arden Hills. <br /> <br /> <br />5. COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott stated that his wife has had a number of community members approach <br />her expressing their regrets regarding the passing of Councilmember McClung and so he was <br />passing this on to the City Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes stated she would like to know who, such as a paraprofessional, is <br />directing traffic at Mounds View High School. She suggested that City Administrator Perrault <br />respond to the letter the Council received asking for clarification of this situation and find out <br />what training the staff member that is directing traffic has received. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes questioned who would be responsible should any problems or accidents <br />occur. <br /> <br />City Administrator Perrault stated that the City Attorney had indicated that the “traffic <br />generator”, in this case, the School District, would be responsible. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes commented on an email received from Northern Soda, stating she <br />forward it to Jessica Jagoe, City Planner. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes asked if the City provides New Resident packets to new residents of <br />Arden Hills. <br /> <br />City Administrator Perrault said that currently this is not the case, but that this could be brought <br />forward to a future work session for discussion. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated she has received emails from residents about the pedestrian <br />crossing at County Road F and Snelling Avenue. She has contacted Public Works Director <br />Swearingen about this. <br />