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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 22, 2022 8 None. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Scott commented on the Arden Hills/Shoreview Rotary event he attended several weeks ago. Councilmember Scott stated he received a complaint from a resident on Grant Avenue concerning a rental property. He noted this complaint was forwarded to the Mayor and City staff. He requested staff speak with the Sheriff's Department regarding the City's parking regulations. Councilmember Holmes commended the Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen and Assistant Public Works Director Miller for addressing the traffic along Lake Valentine Road/Old Snelling. Councilmember Holmes noted she attended the Rotary event with Councilmember Scott and stated she enjoyed supporting this organization. Councilmember Holden reported she was a Rotary member and also attended the recent Rotary event. She thanked Councilmember Scott and Councilmember Holmes for attending the recent Rotary fundraising event. Councilmember Holden asked if staff sent a letter to Ramsey County regarding the noxious weeds at the intersection of Highway 96 and Old Highway 10. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated he reached out to the Ramsey County Maintenance Supervisor and made him aware of the lack of maintenance. He explained the weeds have been addressed. Councilmember Holden questioned if the City received a copy of the sound wall study for Old Highway 10. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported staff was in discussions with MnDOT and the City was in the process of receiving this report. Councilmember Holden indicated the comments made by Gregg Larson were directed at her. She explained she was surprised to learn that Mr. Larson was unaware the agreement with Ryan Companies stated that they were to reimburse the City for all costs related to the development considering he was on the Council and approved the agreement. She commented on the process that had to be followed for all requests for expenses regarding TCAAP, noting these expenses were not in the City's current accounting system. She commented all of this information was available in the minutes. Mayor Grant stated the maps and schedules for the openings and closings of Old Snelling and Lake Valentine Road were available on the City's website.