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Benchmarks: A Review of Recent Council Action April 11, 2022 City Council Meeting All items were approved unanimously by a 5–0 vote. • Approved the City’s updated Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Management Plan and awarded contract for professional services with Rainbow Tree Care to treat existing ash trees on City property and private property (with a resident individually contracting). • Conducted a public hearing and approved a Resolution adopting and confirming Quarterly Special Assessments for Delinquent Utilities and certifying to Ramsey County. • Conducted a public hearing and tabled to May 9, 2022 the adoption of the Assessment Roll for the Snelling Avenue North Street and Utility Improvement Project. • Awarded the Snelling Avenue North Street and Utility Improvements Contract to T.A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc. Living with Wildlife Arden Hills is home to many wild animals, including foxes, coyotes, turkey, deer and more. Many animals like squirrels, raccoons and deer thrive on the habitat created by suburban sprawl and the fragmentation of woods and forests. Unfortunately, wildlife can cause damage to vegetation, leave behind waste, damage property and, in rare situations, become aggressive. Even those who cherish wildlife will recognize the enormous amount of damage and frustration animals can cause. To protect pets and wildlife, owners should monitor and leash pets in areas where they may encounter wildlife. Wild animals are protected and can't be killed to defend a pet. Do not take live animals to another area to release as this may spread disease. April 25, 2022 Special City Council Meeting All items were approved unanimously by a 5–0 vote. • Proclaimed the week of May 15-21, 2022 as National Public Works Week in Arden Hills recognizing the contributions which public works employees make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life. • Approved an agreement with Animal Humane Society to provide animal impound services for the City; replacing Saint Paul Animal Control who notified the City that it would no longer be able to provide these services. • Authorized City Staff to begin Summer Work Hours beginning Tuesday, May 31, 2022, and concluding Friday, September 2, 2022. • Accepted two donation from the Arden Hills Foundation: 1) $1,067.60 for a new park bench to be placed in Floral Park donated by Julie Gerlitz and 3 her family; and 2) $287.81 for a new plaque donated by Chris and Joanne Messerly that will be placed on an existing park bench. • Appointed Kerri Seemann to the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC). • Held a special assessment hearing and adopted the assessment roll for the Arden Oaks Street Improvement Project and awarded the contract for this project to ASTECH Corporation. • Held a public hearing and approved the vacation of a drainage and ponding easement request for the Scannell Properties property located at Lot 1, Block 1, Gateway Interstate plat. • Held the required public hearing and approved an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Class II Accessory Home Occupation. For a complete listing of recent City Council actions, visit cityofardenhills. org and click on “View Agendas and Minutes.” Animal control services are focused on domestic animal issues. Animal Control does not remove wild animals simply because they are on your property. The City recommends the use of private licensed professional animal control companies for removal of distressed wildlife. Deputies and police officers only respond when there is a threat to public safety involving injured or dangerous wildlife on private property. If you see road kill, like deer carcasses, call the road authority that has immediate responsibility. For interstates and state highways, contact the MN Department of Transportation. For county roads, contact Ramsey County Public Works. For city roads and streets, contact Arden Hills Public Works at 651- 792-7850.