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<br />City News (continued)
<br />Arden Hills Residents Can Receive EAB Tree Treatment Discounts
<br />Ash trees are a common native tree species and were also frequently planted as landscape or boulevard trees. More than one in five metro area trees is an ash tree. Where there are
<br />ash trees, there are Emerald Ash Borers (EAB), an invasive beetle from Asia. Arden Hills residents will receive a discount for EAB tree care services from Rainbow Treecare. All residents will receive an informational postcard from Rainbow Treecare about these
<br />services. Browse their website rainbowtreecare.com/emerald-ash-borer/city-partnerships/arden-hills/ or contact them at 952-922-3810 for more information.
<br />Living With Wildlife
<br />Arden Hills is home to many wild animals, including foxes, coyotes, turkeys, deer, bears, and more. Many animals thrive on the habitat created by suburban sprawl and the fragmentation of woods and forests.
<br />Unfortunately, wildlife can cause damage to vegetation, leave behind waste, damage property and, in rare situations, become aggressive. To protect pets and wildlife, owners should monitor and leash pets in areas
<br />where they may encounter wildlife. Wild animals are protected and can’t be killed to defend a pet. In Arden Hills, you are restricted to trapping animals only. Do not take live animals to another area to release as this may spread
<br />disease. The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office provides animal control services
<br />focused on domestic animal issues. Animal Control does not remove wild animals simply because they are on your property. If you find a sick, injured, or orphaned wild animal, please call Animal Control at 9-1-1.
<br />The City recommends using private, licensed professional animal control companies to remove distressed wildlife. Deputies and police officers will respond to public safety incidents involving injured or dangerous wildlife on private property. If you see road kill,
<br />like deer carcasses, call the road authority that has immediate responsibility. For interstates, U.S. and state highways, contact MnDOT. For county roads, contact Ramsey County Public Works. For city roads and streets, contact Arden Hills Public Works.
<br /> As the weather warms, it's common for small rodents, like mice, to find their way into people’s homes. There are many ways people try to keep them from coming inside, including using rodenticides (mouse poisons). Residents should
<br />be aware that these poisons may pose a threat to children in the house, domestic pets, and wild animals as they tend to hunt/eat rodents that have ingested the poison, thereby poisoning themselves. Using rodenticides to eliminate mice can be deadly to birds of prey, pets, and children. Mice eat the poison but do not die quickly. The owls, hawks, and
<br />eagles then consume it. Using mechanical traps, non-toxic repellents, or a non-lethal approach is best. Filling in holes and gaps around your foundation and eliminating food sources (fallen birdseed, garbage, open compost bins, etc.) is also effective. Creating and maintaining critical habitats where birds of prey can thrive will keep us and our parks
<br />healthy and safe. The Raptor Center of Minnesota says that the safest way to use these poisons is not to use them at all. Residents may want to consider alternative methods that do not threaten other people, pets, or our abundant wildlife.
<br />Construction and Development Project Updates
<br />There are several upcoming and ongoing projects happening around the City. While some are routine maintenance on city streets, others are MnDOT or County projects, such as the County’s second phase of the Lexington Avenue Reconstruction. Schedules, updates, and other pertinent information can change quickly. For the most up-to-date
<br />information, please visit the City’s web page at cityofardenhills.org/216/Construction-Projects.
<br />The status of development projects, such as the Old Pace Site or Lexington Station Phase III, can also change
<br />frequently. As city staff receives updates, we will update our website to reflect new information. Visit the Development Projects Page at cityofardenhills.org/400/Development-Projects for the most up-to-date information.
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