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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 14 Councilmember Rousseau would like to discuss again when the Senior Communications Coordinator is present. City Administrator Perrault said the process today is that a particular committee or commission as a whole gives direction, along with the staff or Council liaison. Councilmember Monson was fine with that, but noted the Fire Board didn't work that way. Mayor Grant asked staff to put the topic on a future work session. I. Council Tracker After discussion the estimated completion date for 25 MPH Speed Limit on City Streets was changed to November 30, 2023. 5. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES Councilmember Holden stated it was cold and flu season so please pick up your garbage when you leave the tables or the dais. Councilmember Monson wondered when they would discuss the deer population and a possible hunt. City Administrator Perrault said he didn't have it slated yet for October or November. He thought they likely have missed the opportunity to have a hunt this fall. Councilmember Holden mentioned the County said the deer count has gone down from last year in our area. Councilmember Fabel said he attended meetings that morning and the previous Wednesday along with City and County and Commissioner Frethem with the Senate and House committees on bonding, to discuss Ramsey County's request for $25 million in 2024 bonding money. They met at the Ramsey County Public Works building and did a tour of the TCAAP property. He felt both committees gave positive feedback and he thought the bonding request would receive consideration next year. Councilmember Rousseau reported that at the last Planning Commission meeting an issue came up about fences for gardens. It was noted that many residents likely have garden fences tall enough to deter deer and keep them up year-round, with very few requesting a permit for non- conforming fences. It was suggested the issue be sent to the Planning Commission and as part of encouraging people to grow their own food the zoning administrator could be permitted to waive the fee or allow inconsequential small fences be used for agricultural purposes. Councilmember Holden thought they could say if the garden was behind or beside the house the six-foot limit could be waived. Councilmember Fabel stated he was against any ordinance regarding garden fences.