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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 15 <br />encouraging people to grow their own food the zoning administrator could be permitted to waive <br />the fee or allow inconsequential small fences be used for agricultural purposes. <br />Councilmember Holden thought they could say if the garden was behind or beside the house the <br />six-foot limit could be waived. <br />Councilmember Fabel stated he was against any ordinance regarding garden fences. <br />Community Development Director Jagoe said they haven't had anyone complain about garden <br />fences and they haven't sent any letters telling someone they are non -compliant. They currently <br />don't have the right to waive, if they received a code enforcement complaint they would address it <br />at that time and it would fall under permanent fence if it was a year round fence. <br />Mayor Grant directed staff to work on the text change. <br />Mayor Grant noted the bidding for the Primer Tracer area would be ending, and there were <br />currently nine bids. He proposed that as they go forward into the new format of work sessions in <br />front of Council meetings the Council Comments at the work session be curtailed and given at the <br />regular meeting. Ribfest was an interesting, fun event and there is a possibility of building it <br />bigger. The hotels are doing well in the City, the Gateway Visitor Bureau has said they are doing <br />better than Minneapolis and greater Minnesota. There will be a Fire Board meeting September <br />19, and City Attorney interviews on September 25. He appreciated Council allowing him to rush <br />through a couple of topics but to be successful with the new format they will need to move topics <br />along. <br />City Administrator Perrault said the County would like to address Council regarding the Lake <br />Johanna Boulevard Trail, they are looking at the third Monday in November or December. He <br />would like feedback on having a stand-alone meeting. <br />Council agreed to a stand-alone meeting. <br />City Administrator Perrault said it would be November 20 and he would confirm. <br />ADJOURN <br />Mayor Grant adjourned the City Council Work Session at 7:56 p.m. <br />Jolene Trauba David Grant <br />Deputy City Clerk Mayor <br />