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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 12, 2024 12 Councilmember Fabel stated on July 31 he attended the EDC meeting as the Council liaison. He commented on how the EDC was working to meet with every business in Arden Hills. In addition, the group was discussing gateway signs. Councilmember Holden stated she was excited to learn the EDC was working to connect with local business owners. She explained when she served on the EDC, the group completed similar surveys with local business owners. Councilmember Holden encouraged Arden Hills neighbors to check in with their neighbors as there had been a number of recent deaths in the community. Councilmember Holden explained she attended nine neighborhood parties for Night to Unite. She indicated there was a request for pickleball nets at Floral Park. Councilmember Holden reported everyone in Arden Hills should have received a postcard regarding their service line material. She stated the City needed to report this information to the Met Council and noted this was a mandatory task. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen commented further on the Met Council requirement noting there would be federal dollars available to assist with lead pipe remediation. Councilmember Holden requested Staff speak further to the trees and the bags that were installed along side the trees. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported the bags were used to assist with watering the younger, newly planted trees along Highway 96. Councilmember Monson commented on the $200 rebate that was available for residents that have purchased an energy efficient applicant. Councilmember Monson stated she attended the open house for the Arden Oaks and Freeway Park playgrounds. She explained the families in attendance visit both parks and want the parks to be different. She indicated the proposal would be to have one traditional park and the other being more nature based. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported Staff was posting a live survey for residents to complete regarding the parks and information from the survey will be brought back to the Council at a work session in September. Councilmember Monson commented the Ramsey County Local League of Government has a subgroup called the CLAW which addresses climate action plans. She noted this group has organized a climate action plan workshop at the Shoreview Community Center on Wednesday, September 4 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mayor Grant stated the water conversation grant can be used for up to $200 for smart meters for irrigation systems as well as for water-based appliances. Mayor Grant commented on his service on the 911 Dispatch Committee.