12 December 2023 Arden Hills Notes

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cityofardenhills.org • dec 2023 • 3 cityofardenhills.org • dec 2023 • 3 City News City Council Benchmarks Smart Salting While salting is effective in melting the snow, if used in excess it does more harm than good. Salt used throughout winter does not disappear once the snow melts. It finds its way into our soil and water resources via runoff, harming plants and animals. Excessive salt use also wears down roads and sidewalks at a much faster rate, making road maintenance more expensive for the City. How much salt do you need? A 12 oz. mug is enough salt for ten sidewalk squares or a 20-foot driveway. Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind as you salt your driveway and walkways: 1. Shovel walkways before snow turns to ice and before you apply salt. The more snow you clear manually, the less salt you’ll need. 2. Salt doesn’t melt ice if the pavement is below 15 degrees, so use sand for traction when it’s too cold. 3. Use salt only where it’s critical, spreading granules widely. 4. Sweep up leftover salt, sand, and deicer to save and reuse as needed. All votes 5-0 unless otherwise noted. November 13, 2023 City Council Meeting • Approved Resolution 2023-053 Authorizing Application for Recycling SCORE Grant Funds from Ramsey County for 2024 • Approved Resolution 2023- 054 Approving Application for MnDOT Metro Standalone Noise Barrier Program Along Old Highway 10 and Highway 51 • Approved Resolution 2023- 055 Appointment of Planning Commission Alternate Stephen Erler • Approved an Extension until June 19, 2024 for the Deadline on Variance for Planning Case 22- 022 – 1861 Highway 96 • Approved Cooperative Agreement with the City of Roseville for Construction of Watermain on Hamline Avenue • Adopted Ordinance 2023-012 Amending Arden Hills City Code Relating to Tobacco Products November 27, 2023 City Council Meeting • Approved Quote from Minnesota Roofing Company for Perry Park Pavilion Roof Replacement ($34,150.50) • Approved Hiring of Finance Director • Approved Directing Staff to Pursue Funding Options for Old Highway 10 Trail Improvements • Tabled Ordinances 2023-013 and 2023-014 relating to Chapter 13, Zoning Code Amendment, Ground-Mounted Solar Energy Systems in Residential Zoning Districts (Planning Case 23-018) • Adopted Ordinance 2023-015 Amending Chapter 13, Filling and Excavation and Chapter 15, Erosion and Sediment Control (Planning Case 23-019) • Accepted the Tobacco License Forfeiture of Arden Hills Tobacco • Enacted an Interim Ordinance (Moratorium) Prohibiting New Tobacco Licenses Being Issued within the City (passed 3-0-1, Fabel abstained) For a complete listing of recent City Council actions, visit cityofardenhills.org and click on “View Agendas and Minutes.” Biz Recycling Biz Recycling is a public program facilitated by Ramsey County and Washington County. It helps businesses, nonprofits, schools, apartment buildings, and institutions reduce waste and recycle better. Since 2014, they’ve assisted over 1,400 businesses and awarded over 900 grants to help businesses recycle better and save money. Their recycling experts will help organizations discover recycling and waste reduction opportunities at their businesses or property. Biz Recycling provides simple, easy-to-implement best practices for different industries. Biz Recycling also provides free tools to engage employees, customers, and residents, including educational recycling and organics posters, labels for trash, recycling and organics bins, and in-unit recycling bins for apartment residents. For more information or to contact Biz Recycling, please visit their website at bizrecycling.com.