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2 • Arden Hills Notes • October 2024 <br />Service Directory <br />City Hall <br />1245 West Highway 96 <br />Arden Hills, MN 55112 <br />cityofardenhills.org <br />651-792-7800 <br />Office Hours <br />Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. <br />Sheriff and Fire <br />911 - Emergency & Non-Emergency <br />Water and Sewer Problems <br />(During non-business hours) <br /> 651-767-0640 <br />Mayor <br />David Grant • 651-538-0747 <br />dgrant@cityofardenhills.org <br />City Councilmembers <br />Brenda Holden • 651-636-2987 <br />bholden@cityofardenhills.org <br />Emily Rousseau • 651-792-7856 <br />erousseau@cityofardenhills.org <br />Tena Monson • 612-758-0695 <br />tmonson@cityofardenhills.org <br />Thomas Fabel • 651-303-3611 <br />tfabel@cityofardenhills.org <br />Interim City Administrator <br />Jessica Jagoe • 651-792-7810 <br />jjagoe@cityofardenhills.org <br />Sr. Communications Coordinator <br />Luke Cardona • 651-792-7817 <br />lcardona@cityofardenhills.org <br />City Council Liaison <br />Thomas Fabel <br />Resident Resources <br />cityofardenhills.org/resident-resources <br />Council meetings are held at City Hall on <br />the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at <br />7 p.m. Council meetings, Work Sessions, <br />and Planning Commission meetings are <br />televised live on Cable Channel 16. Please <br />visit cityofardenhills.org for information <br />about archived meeting playbacks. <br />Arden Hills Notes is the official newsletter of <br />the City of Arden Hills, an equal-opportunity <br />employer. <br />2 • Arden Hills Notes • October 2024 <br />Help Locate Rain Gardens in Arden Hills <br />The City’s Parks, Recreation, <br />and Trails Committee is helping <br />the City take action to keep <br />our rain gardens functional <br />and beautiful. During Night to <br />Unite, some residents were <br />asked to locate and report <br />the location of rain gardens <br />on public right-of-way in their <br />neighborhoods. Your responses <br />were greatly appreciated, and <br />now we need the input of <br />others! It’s essential that the <br />City has a complete inventory <br />of all the rain gardens since they are responsible for managing stormwater <br />runoff to meet the water quality goals set by the Rice Creek Watershed. <br />Why are our rain gardens important? <br />• They capture stormwater runoff <br />• They reduce the volume of stormwater runoff <br />• They filter out toxins and pollutants present in the rainwater <br />• This process helps improve the water quality of our lakes <br />• They can add beauty and plant diversity to our boulevards <br />How can you help? <br />We need help identifying rain gardens in Arden Hills! If you have a rain <br />garden in your yard located along the street, the City would like to know <br />about it. You can also identify other rain gardens in your neighborhood and <br />send the address and a photo to Public Works Director/City Engineer David <br />Swearingen at DSwearingen@cityofardenhills.org. Please include the address <br />of the house closest to the rain garden. <br />Fire Prevention Month <br />October is Fire Prevention Month! The goal of Fire Prevention Month is to <br />raise fire safety awareness and help protect homes and families. In 1922, <br />the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) named the second week of <br />October Fire Prevention Week in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire <br />in 1871. Below you’ll learn ways to prepare for a home fire and guidelines for <br />having recreational fires outside. <br />Ways to Prepare for a Home Fire <br />The American Red Cross emphasizes key <br />safety measures to protect your home and <br />family in preparation for fire emergencies. <br />Install the correct number of smoke alarms, <br />test them monthly, and replace batteries <br />annually. Ensure everyone knows two ways to <br />escape from each room and establish a family <br />meeting spot. Practice fire drills at least twice <br />a year, and teach everyone to “Stop, Drop, <br />and Roll” if their clothes catch fire. You should also safeguard your home by <br />keeping flammable items away from heat sources and never leaving cooking <br />unattended. <br />Photo credit: University of Minnesota Extension