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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 13 Councilmember Rousseau felt it was a good idea to apply. Councilmember Holden said the State does a good job of telling residents where the shadows will fall from the walls. Councilmember Fabel mentioned a large part of the proposed area along Snelling Avenue was in Roseville, and trees may do a better job of blocking sound than a wall. Mayor Grant agreed that there is limited distance and limited residents served and that section probably wouldn't score well. Councilmember Holden noted they did just clear cut off of that road and the sound has changed. She felt they should apply for the Glenhill area. City Administrator Perrault said that would require cooperation from Roseville and they would fund the majority of the wall. Mayor Grant asked staff to approach Roseville and if they were agreeable we could apply for that section, and to apply for the Highway 10 segment. G. Definition of Tobacco Councilmember Holden said when the City passed the ordinance for no flavored tobacco, it was passed with the definition set in the ordinance. The State has since set a definition and ours doesn't copy it. Synthetic nicotine is considered tobacco according to the State and she thought we should change our definition to match. Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk Hanson explained that the group that does the City compliance check reported that one license holder was carrying two flavored synthetic products. The City Attorney feels our ordinance doesn't clearly address these products, and he was reluctant to proceed with enforcement. The Council could choose to amend the ordinance. After discussion, general consensus of the Council was to match the State definition of tobacco and staff was directed to bring forward draft language to amend the City's Code pertaining to synthetic nicotine products. H. Facebook Postings Mayor Grant said he became aware of a NineNorth production regarding the goats being used for buckthorn removal. It brought up the issue of a policy on the City's Facebook posts, or putting a link on the City website. Councilmember Rousseau was concerned about the flowchart — when does something go into the newsletter or on Facebook, and what process works well for staff to get information or requests from the committees. Councilmember Holden said the rule used to be they had to go through the chair of the committee, and the chair would contact staff.