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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL —JULY 8, 2024 7 Councilmember Holden reported she understood the County did not receive any funding for Lake Johanna Boulevard. She requested staff send a formal letter to Ramsey County asking how they would be addressing the speed of traffic along this roadway. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained he has met with the County regarding this matter and requested a memo. Councilmember Holden supported the City Council sending a letter to the County requesting an answer since staff was not having any luck. Mayor Grant asked if the Council could support the City sending a letter to the County. Councilmember Fabel stated he did not want this to become a political issue. He suggested a representative from the Sheriff's Office be asked to attend an upcoming worksession. Councilmember Holden reported the Sheriff's Office has been brought in to attend meetings and she understood they were handing out citations. But until bollards or some other measures were taken, the speed of traffic would continue to be a concern along Lake Johanna Boulevard. She indicated this was not a political issue, but rather was a safety matter that the County should be following up on. Councilmember Rousseau stated she would like to know what the timeline was for the County to implement these suggestions. She indicated she was also concerned that the County representative would not be available in the next five months. Mayor Grant reported the County stated if they did not get funding, they had some ideas to minimize speed on Lake Johanna Boulevard. He indicated the County did not receive funding and he wanted to learn more about the County's ideas and when they can be implemented in order to improve safety along this corridor. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained following the meeting staff had with the County, he understood the County wanted to be thoughtful in drafting their memo because they would be implementing practices that were not typically done on County roadways. He noted he would be meeting with Ramsey County again on Wednesday and he could ask again on the memo. Councilmember Holden indicated she asked for an update from the County six weeks ago. Mayor Grant requested staff make the County aware this matter came up at a City Council meeting and explain that the Council was concerned about traffic safety along Lake Johanna Boulevard. Councilmember Holden asked if sheds were supposed to be 10 feet from lot lines. Community Development Director Jagoe reported this was the case. Councilmember Holden reported she also attended the League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference where she spoke with former City Administrator Michelle Wolfe.