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BenchmarkS A Review of Recent City Council Action It' January 25,2010 February 1,2010 •Authorized staff to work with the •Approved the 2010 tree removal SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Minnesota Department of Health to services contract with Precision •Adopted a position that the City prepare a Health Impact Assessment Landscape and Tree for the calendar of Arden Hills does not support (HIA)for the TCAAP property year(5-0) annexation or detachment of the (HIA's are an evolving planning tool TCAAP property(4-1 Harpstead) intended to enhance the traditional •Approved the 2010 animal control planning process by providing an services agreement for the calendar •Adopted a position that the City additional viewpoint that focuses on year(5-0) of Arden Hills supports a joint the health impacts of a development information sharing and planning and creates recommendations •Appointed Max Arvidson to meeting with multiple cities regarding to mitigate possible negative the position of Public Works the regional significance of the health impacts.Environmental Maintenance Employee(5-0) development of the TCAAP property contamination on the site will be (5-0) reviewed by another process and will •Approved changing the date of the not be included in the HIA.)(4-0) May 31,2010,City Council meeting to May 24,2010,due to the Memorial February 8, 2010 Day Holiday(5-0) (Grant excused) •Approved an invoice in the amount -Adopted Resolution 2010-006 of$3,724 from Bolton&Menk, determining the timing of salary Inc.for engineering services in the payments for the Mayor and City month of October 2009 for regional Council(allows the Mayor and City transportation projects(4-0) Council members to select either an annual payment or quarterly payments with the stipulation that Notes about Arden Hills parks and recreation any unearned amount be reimbursed DONATE A PARK BENCH to the City if the elected official does ommunity members are invited to donate a bench in a park or along a not serve the entire term)(5-0) trail of their choice in Arden Hills.Benches may be donated anonymously or in someone's honor. •Adopted the 2010-2014 Capital Improvement Plan which lists capital Each bench costs$500 and is made from recycled low-maintenance improvement projects proposed by materials.The City will install and maintain the benches. Donors may year for the next five years(2010 CIP choose a general location,but the exact location is dependent on site projects were approved as part of the conditions. An engraved bronze plaque may be purchased for$100 or$150, 2010 budget process)(5-0) depending on size. Brochures and applications can be found at City Hall or www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us. •Approved Resolution 2010-005 vacating the underground electric RECREATION FEE ASSISTANCE pedestrian and bicycle- The Arden Hills Parks and Recreation Department now offers financial easement and the Arden Plaza 1 assistance for resident families who can't afford the program fees. way easements on property easements Qualifying residents may receive up to$40 each quarter to apply to one program. Families who are eligible for free and reduced school lunch or •Denied Planning Case 09-024, other public assistance can apply;documentation is required.Applications an appeal to overturn City staff's are confidential. decision that a fence located at The City has budgeted$500 annually for the program,distributed on a first- 1777 Glenview Avenue meets the requirements of the Zoning Code come-first-served basis. (denial affirms the City staff decision at the fence meets the requirements For more information about either of these programs,contact Parks and that the Zoning Code)(5-0) Recreation Manager Michelle Olson at michelle.olson@ci.arden-hills.mn.us of or 651-792-7848. 5