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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 27, 2022 2 <br /> <br />3. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />4. STAFF COMMENTS <br /> <br />A. Transportation Update <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported Lexington Avenue remains closed <br />to northbound traffic and was restricted to one lane southbound from I-694 to County Road E. He <br />stated concrete paving of the northbound lanes began last Thursday and once the concrete has <br />cured, traffic will be transitioned onto the new lanes. He commented further on the detours that <br />were in place, noting this project would last until mid-July. Staff commented further on the water <br />main replacement and elevation of the roadway. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen updated the Council on the MNDOT median <br />cable barrier project on Highway 51 stating traffic was open to two lanes. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained the final paving for the City Hall <br />parking lot occurred last Friday and striping will take place in the next couple of weeks. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated the Old Snelling street and utility <br />improvements project was mostly complete, except for a few pedestrian ramps. <br /> <br />B. Night to Unite Update <br /> <br />City Clerk Hanson stated individuals interested in hosting a Night to Unite event are encouraged <br />to register their gathering by Friday, July 15 in order to ensure a deputy visit. Events may also be <br />visited by fire department personnel and community officials. The City also has information about <br />Night to Unite, including the link for online registration, available on the website’s main page <br />under News and Announcements. She noted residents wishing to donate school supplies can bring <br />items to their local neighborhood event or drop the items off at the Ramsey County Sheriff’s <br />Office located at 1411 Paul Kirkwold Drive. <br /> <br />C. Elections Update <br /> <br />City Clerk Hanson stated absentee/early voting for the August 9 Primary began Friday, June 24. <br />She reported absentee/early in-person voting could be done at the Ramsey County Elections <br />Office in St. Paul or the Ramsey County Library in Roseville. She explained ballots could also be <br />requested via mail by contacting the Ramsey County Elections office. She encouraged residents <br />with further questions to contact City Hall. She reported the City would have four seats on the <br />November 8 general election ballot, the Mayor, two Council seats (four year terms) and one <br />Council seat (two year term). She commented further on the filing period for the Council seats. <br /> <br />5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> <br />A. June 13, 2022, Regular City Council