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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — MARCH 20, 2023 11 Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said PTRC members have been asked to use the online request tracker (Report a Concern) to report issues. They have developed their own checklist to use when they go through the parks/trails. Councilmember Holden asked if staff had contacted MnDOT to see why they stopped cutting buckthorn on Highway 51 at the Arden Hills line. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said he had played phone tag with someone last year but he can re-engage the conversation. Councilmember Holden suggested they send a formal letter. Mayor Grant noted that the City will repair mailboxes if they are physically hit with a plow, not just an ice chunk hitting a mailbox. Councilmember Holden said she would like to have a professional do the crack sealing on the courts instead of staff. C. Tree Management Plan Discussion After discussion the Council agreed to the following: • Contract with Rainbow Tree Care to provide EAB treatment to City ash trees by injection and a discount to residents to treat existing ash trees on private property. Contract with Rainbow Tree Care to provide EAB treatment to City ash trees by ground treatment. Contract with Rainbow Tree Care to provide two -lined chestnut -borer treatment to City oak trees. Add extra trees to the scope for Margolis Company, utilizing the remaining budget in the tree fund. Further discussion ensued regarding buddy trees being installed once there is additional money in the landscaping fund. D. Public Inquiry Language Update Council agreed to new language as shown in the memo: This is an opportunity for citizens to respectfully bring to the Council's attention any items which are relevant to the City. In addressing the Council, you must first state your name and address for the record. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Written documents may be distributed to the Council prior to the start of the meeting to allow a more timely presentation. Council will generally not respond at the same meeting where an issue is initially raised by a member of the public but the Council may refer the issue to staff for further research and possible report or action at a future Council meeting. Councilmember Holden noted litigation was not included because we are not presently in litigation. The litigation language was added on the advice of the League of Minnesota Cities, our attorneys and insurer.