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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 27, 2022 2 <br /> 3. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES <br /> None. <br /> 4. STAFF COMMENTS <br /> A. Transportation Update <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 /> 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 /> 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 /> 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 /> B. Night to Unite Update <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 /> C. Elections Update <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 /> 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> A. June 13, 2022, Regular City Council <br />