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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – MAY 23, 2022 2 <br /> <br />A. 2021 Financial Statements <br /> <br />Aaron Nielsen, MMKR, reviewed the 2021 financials with the Council noting the City received a <br />clean or unmodified report on the 2021 audit. He discussed the health of the City’s General Fund <br />and Enterprise Funds. He commended the City on its strong financial standing and asked for <br />comments or questions. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes commented on the amount of money the City spends on Public Safety, <br />noting the Council takes public safety very seriously. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant thanked Mr. Nielsen for his presentation and thanked the Finance Department for <br />their great work on behalf of the City of Arden Hills. <br /> <br />B. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (BTYR) – Suburban Ramsey County <br /> <br />Eileen Scott, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon representative, provided the Council with a presentation <br />from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. She explained she served as the Chair for BTYR Suburban <br />Ramsey County. She discussed the goals and mission of this group and described the great work <br />BTYR was doing in the community to assist its service members, veterans and their families. She <br />thanked all of the members of the public that attended the recent Scoops for Troops fundraiser <br />event. She thanked the City for their ongoing partnership and stated she looked forward to <br />working with the City going forward. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden requested further information on how the public can learn more about <br />Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. <br /> <br />Ms. Scott encouraged the City to put contact information or a link for BTYR onto their website. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant thanked Ms. Scott for her presentation. <br /> <br />5. STAFF COMMENTS <br /> <br />A. Transportation Update <br /> <br />Public Works Director Swearingen reported Lexington Avenue was now closed to all <br />northbound traffic from County Road E to I-694. He explained signed detours were in place. He <br />stated all businesses and residential access will be maintained during the closure. He commented <br />the west access at Target was now open. He encouraged people traveling through this area to <br />drive with caution and to be prepared for delays. He stated residents with comments or concerns <br />about this project should contact Ramsey County. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Swearingen stated MNDOT has begun their median barrier project on <br />Highway 51 from County Road C to I-694. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Swearingen explained work began on the City Hall parking lot project. <br />It was noted customers would have access to the parking lot and City Hall throughout the duration <br />of this project.