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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — JULY 18, 2022 7 City Administrator Perrault replied that it is in statute that you can assess for a noise wall. The question was if all the properties in the area were in favor of the wall. City Administrator Perrault said each location is reviewed when an application is received but he would need to confirm if they did a new noise study each time. The application itself is simple, but if selected there would be a 10% match from the City. Councilmember Holden thought they should also submit an application for the west side of Highway 51 near Glenhill. Mayor Grant said he doesn't support a wall on the east side of Highway 10. He added that if shortening the length of wall on the west side increases the score they should consider that. He suggested getting a copy of the last report to see what length will get the best score. Staff should also ask for Highway 51 so a study gets done. F. 2023 — 2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Discussion Finance Director Bauman explained that the CIP doesn't commit the Council to any of the proposed projects, but is the basis for the 2023 budget. She reviewed the Summary of Capital Improvement Plan Expenditures chart, and changes from the previous year. Projects were discussed individually and changes made as necessary. Other items reviewed were Equipment in 2023, Estimated Ending Fund Balance by Year, and the MSA Summary. Discussion also ensued regarding the Lake Johanna trail and the need for something being done that would be safe now, rather than waiting until the trail is built. Finance Director Bauman asked if staff should assume a $50,000 increase in the levy for the Public Safety Capital Fund for 2023. Consensus was yes. Finance Director Bauman asked if staff should plan on transferring $102,540 from the General Fund to the PIR Fund. After discussion, staff was directed to do so. Point of order was called at 8:03 p.m. by Councilmember Holmes and a vote was taken to extend the meeting 15 minutes. G. City Code Section 910, Swimming Pools Fence Regulations Mayor Grant asked the Council if they'd like to change the fence height to 48 inches. He noted that most cities are at four feet. Councilmembers Holmes and Holden felt they should stay at five feet. Mayor Grant and Councilmembers Scott and Radziej would be agreeable to the change. H. International Paper Parking Update City Administrator Perrault stated that International Paper requested an extension on a plan to September 30.