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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — OCTOBER 28, 2024 13 Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported the species of Norway maples that were planted within Floral Park were recommended species from the University of Minnesota. Councilmember Rousseau reported the PTRC met last week and discussed their 2025 plan. She commented the group was interested in addressing encroachment issues and plantings in the coming year. Councilmember Rousseau indicated the EDC met last week as well and this group was working to visit with local business owners. Councilmember Rousseau thanked Boston Scientific for their cleanup efforts at Crepeau Park. She suggested a thank you card or email be sent to Boston Scientific thanking them for their efforts. Councilmember Rousseau stated on October 12, Scout Troop #419 and neighbors from the Floral neighborhood worked to address the flower beds in Floral Park. She recommended a thank you note be sent to this scout troop as well. Councilmember Rousseau commented on the outreach event that was held at Hazelnut Park. Councilmember Rousseau wished everyone a safe Halloween. Councilmember Fabel thanked HKGi staff for the excellent presentation to the Council at the work session regarding the City's zoning code. He was pleased that the City would be looking more closely at the housing codes and that 500 more housing units had been added to the Rice Creek Commons development for Arden Hills residents. Councilmember Holden thanked the Arden Hills Foundation for donating pumpkins for the Flashlight Pumpkin event. Councilmember Holden questioned how residents could get more information about the PIE program. Mayor Grant stated the City's communications coordinator was drafting a timeline and pieces of information that would be sent to the manufactured home park. Councilmember Holden thanked the Gathering Place for hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Saturday. Councilmember Holden thanked the Boy Scouts for their efforts at Floral Park. Councilmember Holden stated there have been comments about why is the City only buying HOA playground equipment. She reported this is not the case and requested further information regarding the playground equipment from the Public Works Director. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained the term HOA style play structure came from the type of equipment that was installed at Floral Park or Cummings Park. He indicated this term came up when the City began planning for the 2025 park improvement projects. He stated the Council provided staff with direction to pursue playground options that