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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 2 City Administrator Perrault stated that he was bringing forward the current consultant's recommendation which would consist of a wifi system that would be connected by an app on a user's phone which would connect to hearing aids via Bluetooth. There is also an option to add a T-coil neck loop that would connect to the wifi. If Council would like to proceed he will get an updated quote and bring it forward for formal approval. Councilmember Fabel asked if that would be any different that what they have now. City Administrator Perrault said it would be a different method of delivering the signal. Councilmember Monson asked if they would be able to find the money in the budget. City Administrator Perrault said the $8,000 wouldn't severely impact the Cable Fund. After confirming Council support, Mayor Grant directed staff to move forward with the item. 4. PRESENTATION ITEMS A. City Owned Land Encroachment Community Development Director Jagoe stated that Mr. Bonine, Property Owner of 3274 Katie Lane, spoke during public inquires requesting to be added to a future work session in order to allow for further conversation regarding a concern with his property. At that time, he presented to the City Council a letter addressed to city staff which outlined a proposal for collaboration to allow plantings on city park property adjacent to his lot. The general consensus of the Council was to bring this discussion forward at a future work session. Staff was directed to include the background on park land encroachments as part of the staff report for this discussion. Community Development Director Jagoe said that in 2019 the City received a general complaint about properties that were encroaching in the general area of Floral Park and a trail segment between Cleveland Avenue and Stowe by Hazelnut Park. At that time a informative letter was sent to 22 households describing what the City considered to be encroachments and to remove them if they had them. There was a second letter sent to Mr. Bonine who corrected the things noted in that code enforcement letter. In 2022 there was another complaint and discussion by the Council regarding Mr. Bonine's property, specific to the trees that are there today. Staff was directed to ask that the trees be removed. Community Development Director Jagoe stated that it was confirmed with the Public Works Director that to his knowledge there have not been instances of written permission being granted to a resident to add plantings as part of their private landscape on park property. Staff did confirm for the stretch of houses along Katie Lane (abutting park property) that there were three households issued a building/zoning permit for a fence since 1989. Mr. Bonine said he acquired the property in 2015 and at the time had discussions with staff. Neighbors had been given verbal permission to do landscaping in the area as long as they had Xcel Energy's permission for the easement. About 4-5 years ago he had further conversation with staff and was told the city wouldn't allow a fence, so he went back to the original plan. He said there were 36 houses along the path and felt about 50% had encroachments including bonfire pits,