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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JUNE 24, 2024 <br />4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES <br />None. <br />5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS <br />None. <br />6. STAFF COMMENTS <br />A. Transportation Update <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported there was congestion related to the <br />2024 PMP project in isolated areas where concrete work was being completed. He encouraged <br />residents traveling through the area to follow the warning signage as posted. <br />Councilmember Holden questioned when the Lindey's parking lot would be completed. <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated he did not have a schedule for this <br />project, but he anticipated this work would be completed after the roundabout was finished. <br />Councilmember Monson asked what the estimate was for the parking lot. <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained he was working with the County <br />on the bid because he saw several discrepancies. He was pleased to report the project came in <br />under budget. <br />B. Night to Unite Update <br />Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk Hanson stated Night to Unite would be held on <br />Tuesday, August 6. Individuals interested in hosting a Night to Unite event are encouraged to <br />register their gathering by Friday, July 12 in order to ensure a deputy visit. Events may also be <br />visited by fire department personnel as well as City and other community officials. The City has <br />information about Night to Unite, including the link for online registration, available on the City's <br />main webpage under News and Announcements. Registration can be completed online. Residents <br />can find more information about Night to Unite in general on the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office <br />webpage or by visiting ramseycounty.us and typing night to unite in the search field. Residents <br />wishing to donate school supplies can bring items to their local neighborhood event or drop the <br />items off at the Ramsey County Sheriff's Patrol Station located at 1411 Paul Kirkwold Drive <br />between 8 am and 4:30 pm Monday, August 5 through Friday, August 9. Donations can also be <br />dropped off at City Hall during regular business hours. A list of neighborhoods participating in <br />Night to Unite will be sent to the City Council when it becomes available to staff and the list will <br />also be published on the City's website. <br />C. Elections Update <br />Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk Hanson reported voting absentee ballot for the <br />August 13 primary election begins on Friday, June 28. She explained residents can contact <br />Ramsey County's election office to request an absentee ballot. She stated beginning Friday, July <br />