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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — NOVEMBER 25, 2024 13 be more challenging that that. PTRC didn't want to get involved in the physical building encroachments. It would not be her preference to have PTRC make those decisions. She would rather apply a policy throughout the city that says you can't put fences in these spaces and if a resident plants trees or a garden there, the risk is that Public Works can remove it at any time. She said Committee Member Seemann had the idea of Adopt -A -Spot program where a resident may have a spot in their yard that they maintain and have an informal process where someone says they want to plant a tree in the space they are taking care of. She is still researching how that might work. Minnetonka has a similar program. If there is creeping Charlie coming on their lawn from a City property maybe they clean up that space in the park, as well as their own yard. Councilmember Holden asked if we still have a program where you can buy trees and plant them in the City. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said no. That was ran through Ramsey County. He doesn't think we utilized it. Councilmember Holden thought we were running out of places to plant the trees. People wanted them in a certain park but they would never mature. Mayor Grant asked if Council had any questions or comments for the PTRC members. Councilmember Fabel thanked them for their volunteer work. Councilmember Holden noted an item that states PTRC would like to encourage the City to prioritize removing invasive species. She stated we hire correctional folks and we have a contract with Great River Greening. She wondered what else PTRC would like to see. PTRC Chair Anderson didn't think there was anything specific. Mayor Grant thanked them for the information. Councilmember Rousseau asked if they have enough information to continue working on the encroachment part. PTRC Chair Anderson said planting a tree is a good example. PTRC isn't clear if Council is wanting them to create a list of what could be planted there. That will depend so much on location. Then what about everyone that already has an encroachment. Do you grandfather them in? She feels that's a conversation and decision Council should make. Committee Member Olson said the more direction Council can give, the better. Councilmember Holden said the problem with the example encroachment was the gentleman was making his yard bigger. PTRC Chair Anderson didn't know the specifics of that situation. D. Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP Discussion This item was not discussed.