09 October 2023 Arden Hills Notes

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cityofardenhills.org • october 2023 • 3 cityofardenhills.org • october 2023 • 3 City News Planning Commission Seeks Alternate Commissioner Are you passionate about shaping the future of our community? Join the Planning Commission as an Alternate Commissioner! As a member of this commission, you'll help review and make recommendations concerning all land use applications, hear requests for Zoning Code interpretations, consider and recommend changes to the City's Zoning Code, and more! The Planning Commission meets on the first Wednesday after the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. To learn more and apply, visit cityofardenhills.org/127/Planning-Commission. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 3. Re-formed EDC Off and Running On August 23, the Economic Development Commission (EDC) held its first meeting since 2020. The commission comprises Arden Hills residents and business representatives and also includes a Youth Commissioner, a position newly added this year. At their first meeting, they got right to work reviewing the City’s Sign Code and discussed future tasks and goals to support residents and businesses in Arden Hills. The EDC meets bi-monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. Interested residents and business representatives are encouraged to apply at cityofardenhills.org/128/Economic-Development-Commission. The posting for volunteers on the EDC will remain open until filled. EyeOnWater Are you looking for a way to monitor your water consumption and avoid surprise charges for a leaky toilet? EyeOnWater is an online tool that will help residents monitor and conserve water. EyeOnWater allows customers to easily view and understand their water usage throughout the billing cycle with consumption graphs. It also allows tracking usage and establishing alerts to detect high usage caused by a leaky toilet, sprinkler system, or something similar. To sign up, visit eyeonwater.com/signup. Only one email address can be attached to an account. Priority will be given to property owners over tenants for access to the online tool. If you need assistance using EyeOnWater, please visit helpeyeonwater.com. Join Ramsey County's Waste Reduction Advisory Committee Ramsey County is updating its waste management plan and is looking for members of the Ramsey County community to serve on its Waste Reduction Advisory Committee. Members will provide feedback and ideas on managing trash and recycling in our county. This committee will include Ramsey County residents, city representatives, waste industry representatives, and local businesses. You will contribute your ideas to topics like waste reduction and reuse, recycling and trash, food waste reduction and food scraps recycling, the intersection between climate and waste management, and equity and environmental justice. You don’t need to know a lot about waste management; you just need to be interested in talking about it! The deadline to apply is December 1. Learn more at ramseycounty.us/content/join-ramsey-countys-waste-reduction- advisory-committee. Diseased and Dying Trees Diseased and dying trees are considered a nuisance under City Code, and per City Code, the removal of such trees and associated costs is the responsibility of the homeowner (including trees located in the Right-of-Way). During the year, the Public Works Department performs inspections throughout the City to identify diseased or dying trees and then informs the homeowner of their responsibility to remove the tree promptly. If a homeowner fails to remove the tree in the time period outlined by Public Works, the City will remove the tree and assess the homeowner for the full cost of the removal. If a resident is unsure if they have a diseased or dying tree, they can contact Public Works and have an inspector assess their tree. For questions or to request an inspection, please call 651-792-7850.