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ARDEN HILLS CITY COLINCIL WORK SESSION _ NOVEMBER25,2O24 <br />Councilmember Holden asked if we still have a progr:Im where you can buy trees and plant <br />them in the City. <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said no. That was ran through Ramsey <br />County. He doesn't think we utilized it. <br />Councilmember Holden thought we were running out of places to plant the trees. People wanted <br />them in a certain park but they would never mature. <br />Mayor Grant asked if Council had any questions or coilrments for the PTRC members. <br />Councilmember Fabel thanked them for their volunteer work. <br />Councilmember Holden noted an item that states PTRC would like to encourage the City to <br />prioritize ranoving invasive species. She stated we hire correctional folks and we have a contract <br />with Great River Greening. She wondered what else PTRC would like to see. <br />PTRC Chair Anderson didn't think there was anything specific. <br />Mayor Grant thanked them for the information. <br />Councilmember Rousseau asked if they have enough information to continue working on the <br />encroachment part. <br />PTRC Chair Anderson said planting a tree is a good example. PTRC isn't clear if Council is <br />wanting them to create a list of what could be planted there. That will depend so much on <br />location. Then what about everyone that already has an encroachment. Do you grandfather them <br />in? She feels that's a conversation and decision Council should make. <br />Committee Member Rogers said the more direction Council can give, the better. <br />Councilmember Holden said the problem with the example encroachment was the gentlernan <br />was making his yard bigger. <br />PTRC Chair Anderson didn't know the specifics of that situation. <br />D. Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP Discussion <br />This item was not discussed. <br />E. Agenda Planning <br />Mayor Grant said Staff has outlined some items. He asked if Council had concerns or changes <br />for the list. <br />Councilmember Rousseau said she would be interested in talking about what we are doing for <br />committee and commission appointments. With a new Councilmember starting she would like to <br />have feedback on what that person wants to work on with the other four members. <br />13