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City and National Guard consider armory expansion he City is considering an opportu- meeting spaces and/or with additional nity to partner with the Minnesota amenities such as pools and athletic fields. National Guard to use and possibly The joint facilities are called a Training expand a new armory.The National Guard and Community Center.National Guard plans to build an armory on a portion of officials have invited the City of Arden the Arden Hills Army Training Site north- Hills to consider such a partnership.If the west of the Ramsey County/Arden Hills City decides no expansion is warranted, Public Works Facility.The armory should there may be opportunities for the City to be completed in 2014 and will include rent space in the traditional armory when a gymnasium,kitchen,fitness area,and it is not being fully used by the National classrooms. The cost is estimated at$19 Guard. Eight additional ark million and will be federally funded. g p The Guard plans to commence the design benches to be purchased In recent years the National Guard has process next month and expects to begin started partnering with communities to construction in 2013.The armory is sched- n June 28 the City Council ap- expand its armories into facilities that also uled to open in fall of 2014.The armory is proved the purchase of eight more benefit the local public.Cities including one of several new buildings planned on 0park benches.This is part of a Bloomington,Cambridge,and Faribault the Arden Hills Army Training Site. larger,multi-year plan to add park benches have paid to upgrade armories and their at strategic points in our City parks and grounds with expanded recreation and along our City trails.City staff is work- ing with the Parks,Trails,and Recreation Committee(PTRC)to determine where It's fall. . . benches are most needed. . . .time for clean-up day, leaf disposal, and more The City is moving toward using a stan- dard style of bench chosen not only for its comfort and affordability,but for its du- THE ANNUAL FALL CLEAN-UP DAY IS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2. That means rability. The new benches,cedar-colored you can bring refuse,household hazardous waste,and donations to the Ramsey With black frames,are 6 feet long.They County Public Works site at 1425 Kirkwood Drive,Arden Hills,from 8 a.m.to 4 are built from recycled materials designed p.m. that day. Check the flyer you receive in the mail for complete details. to stand up to our varied weather condi- tions with minimal maintenance. The benches will be set with concrete footings. GOT LEAVES?You can bring them to the Arden Hills compost site located on A City Eagle Scout will be assembling and Hudson Avenue.(Turn east off of New Brighton Road at First Street Southeast and installing the benches as part of a Scouting follow the signs.)The site accepts trees,shrubs,leaves,grass clippings,and non- project. They will be installed by the end woody plants. of September. The site is open from March 29 through the end of November,weather permitting, Donate a bench at these times. These eight benches were purchased with Monday 11 a.m.to 7 p.m. City funds,but if you would like to see • Wednesday 11 a.m.to 7 p.m. more benches go in more quickly,consider • joining the City s park bench donation • Friday 11 a.m.to 7 p.m. program. This program provides an op- Saturday 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. portunity for residents to donate the mon- • Sunday 11 a.m.to 5 p.m. ey for a park bench. Staff and the PTRC work with the donor to find an appropriate Closed Memorial Day,July 4,and Labor Day. location for the bench. Dedication plaques may be placed on donated benches. See the City website for details. 4