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Arden Hills Service Directory News from Around the Town Benchmarks: a review of Recent City Council action
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<br /> 1245 West Highway 96 It..-Arden Hills, MN SS112-5734 March 29, 2010 Awarded the Cummings Park irriga- Adopted Ordinance 2010-006 to
<br /> New public transportation option comes to city Authorized city staff summer work tion system installation to Village amend the 2010 Fee Schedule to add
<br /> Summer Office Hours hours from May 17 until September 3, Plumbing,Inc.in the amount of a construction activity waiver applica-
<br /> n late March the Metropolitan Council's Transit Link program became available 2010(5-0) $1,616 for the plumbing installa- tion fee of$250 and(5-0)
<br /> 7:30 a.m.to 5 p.m., Irrigation,Inc. in the
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<br /> 7.30 to 11:30 a.m.,Friday services,such as bus,light rail,and commuter rail.Riders may find themselves using • Adopted Resolution 2010-019 giving amount of$13,867 for the irrigation; April 12, 2010
<br /> a combination of a Transit Link minibus or van and regular transit services to reach their final approval to the proposed issu- plus an additional amount of$850 for (Councilmember Holmes excused)
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<br /> destination. ance of revenue notes for Northwest- a City-purchased water meter(total
<br /> www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us ern College(5-0) project cost not to exceed$16,333) Failed to approve motion to purchase
<br /> Sheriff and Fire Emergency As of the beginning of this year the Dial-A-Ride services in the metropolitan area have (4-1 McClung) two gateway signs from SignArt USA
<br /> 911 been restructured into the new Transit Link service.Transit Link's goal is to make sure
<br /> Adopted Resolution 2010-018 accept- for a cost not to exceed$10 500 to
<br /> that customers will be able to access an location in the metropolitan area. Since regular ing work completed and authorizing Adopted Ordinance 2010-005 to be located at the corner of County
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<br /> 651-484-3366 public transit does not provide that level of service,Transit Link is offering ashared-ride final payment for the 2009 sanitary amend section 630 of the City Code Road D and Cleveland Avenue and
<br /> minibus or van service to fill in the gaps. sewer lining project to Visu-Sewer, relating to the regulation of construc- the southeast corner of the Highway
<br /> Fire(non-emergency) g p ' Inc.of Pewaukee Wisconsin in the tion activities providing that
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<br /> Water and Sewer Problems Rides must be reserved in advance.This can be done on the same day or up to five busi- amount of$84,851 (5-0) struction may be permitted outside the (Staff was directed to bring the issue
<br /> ness days in advance.When you call to request a ride,a staff member will work with regular hours of 7 a.m.to 9 p.m.in to a Council work session for further
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<br /> 651-484-3366 you to determine the best transportation plan for your trip.It may be: Adopted Resolution 2010-017 ap- case of emergencies with permission discussion.)(2-2 Grant,McClung)
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<br /> May a trip solely on regular public transit; pointing Susan Iverson as the City's of the Public Works Director(water
<br /> alternate Cable Commission represen- main breaks for example)or special Adopted Ordinance 2010-007 to
<br /> Stan Harpstead 651-604-9097 a trip that combines Transit Link with regular public transit(transfers will be done , p ) p p
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<br /> Councilmembers: at transit hubs where regular route service is frequent and easy find);or tative(5-0) construction projects(resurfacing the rename the northern street section
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<br /> • a Transit Link-only trip when regular public transit is not available. parking lot of a commercial property, of Prior Court to Prior Circle in the
<br /> David Grant 651-53 636- 9 Y p g p Adopted Resolution 2010-016 for an for example); special construction Arden Manor Neighborhood(4-0)
<br /> Brenda Holden 1-631-6-2987 exempt charitable gambling permit projects will require an application
<br /> Fran Holmes 651-631-1866 Transit Link service is available to anyone(not just ADA-certified riders).Transit Link
<br /> service may require riders to walk short distances to be picked u for Fishing for Life(a non-profit host- and notice to owners of property
<br /> Dave McClung 651-332-0352 Y q p p' ing a one-time raffle at North Heights within 500 feet and payment of a fee
<br /> City Administrator: Transit Link service is available week days from 6 a.m.to 7 p.m.Weekend service may Church)(5-0) (see next bullet)(5-0)
<br /> Patrick Klaers 651-792-7810 be available in some areas.Transit Link fares range from$2.25 to$6.75 each way,based
<br /> on distance traveled.Transfers between Transit Link services and regular transit routes Here's a great way to reduce, reuse, and recycle... Grants to help reduce runoff
<br /> Communications Committee: will be free unless transferring to peak express service or the Northstar Commuter Rail
<br /> Arlene Mitchell,editor;Kristine (in which case the rider must pay the fare difference). ...and help others at the same time Cost-share dollars are available to help
<br /> residents of the Rice Creek Water-
<br /> Goodrich;Brenda Holden;Dorothy shed District(RCWD)install best man-
<br /> McClungTransit Link will also augment Metro Mobility services for those qualifying for ADA
<br /> Eureka Recycling promotes Twin Cities Free market agement practices to reduce stormwater
<br /> Council Liaison: Dave McClung services.These riders will receive door-to-door service,and their fares will be limited to win Cities Free Markets"' People who use the Free Market feel good runoff and control shoreline erosion.The
<br /> Staff Liaison: Becky Brazys standard Metro Mobility fares. www.twincitiesfreemarket.or knowing the have given useful items the program is administered b the Anoka
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<br /> Desktop Publisher: Mary Nosek Ta reuse program of Eureka Recy- no longer need to someone who can ap- Ramsey,and Washington Conservation
<br /> See www.metrocouncil.org/transportation/TransitLink/index.htm for more information. cling,is a local website where you can list predate and use them. Districts.Grants are available for 50 per-
<br /> Council meetings are held at City Hall Call 65 1-602-LINK(651-602-5465)weekdays between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.to make a items to give away or search for free items cent of eligible project costs up to$5,000.
<br /> on the second and last Monday of the reservation. available in your community.Twin Cities Tell a friend about Twin Cities Free
<br /> month at 7 p.m.Meetings are televised Free Market is an easy,fast,and free way Market and create connections in your The Environmental Protection Agency
<br /> live on Cable Channel 16.Meetings of to find new homes for reusable items you community to reduce waste. identifies stormwater runoff as the
<br /> the Planning Commission are televised no longer need. number-one cause of water pollution.
<br /> at 6:30 p.m.on the first Wednesday Celebrating Arden Hills! Funding for Twin Cities Free Market is Reducing stormwater runoff by encourag-
<br /> after the first Monday of the month. When we reuse,we reduce the need to provided in part by Ramsey County. ing infiltration is key to keeping lakes and
<br /> Playbacks of City meetings begin the Saturday, September 18 manufacture new products and prevent rivers clean. See the Minnesota Stormwa-
<br /> moining after the meeting and continue 3 p.m. to dusk materials from being wasted—saving ter Manual at www.eorinc.com/resources-
<br /> every day until the next City meeting. Celebration at Tony Schmidt Regional Park energy,protecting air and water quality, links.php about typical projects.
<br /> Playbacks are 3 a.m., 11 a.m.,and 7 Art show at Presbyterian Homes preserving our environment,and protect- NVAIM•
<br /> p.m.Monday through Friday,and 7 ing our health. Twin Cities Visit the RCWD's Blue Thumb—Plant-
<br /> a.m.,2 p.m.,and 10 p.m. on Saturday Free Market ing for Clean Water at BlueThumb.org.
<br /> and Sunday.For web casts,visit www. Fireworks. Twin Cities Free Market provides a cost The site offers videos,planting blueprints,
<br /> ctvl5.org. and resource saving alternative.It reduces •org plant selector tools,retailers,landscapers,
<br /> For more information,contact Michelle Olson at the need to use natural resources to manu- ��� grant information,workshops and more.
<br /> Arden Hills Notes is the official news- michelle.olson@ci.arden-hills.mn.us or 651-792-7848 facture more products. It also reduces
<br /> letter of the City of Arden Hills,an landfill usage,and recipients avoid the a great way co give
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<br /> equal-opportunity employer. cost of buying new items. sional review by calling Ryan Johnson at
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