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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION <br /> JULY 19,2004 3 <br /> . recommendation from Margolis Landscaping to address this issue. Mayor Aplikowski indicated <br /> that she will provide information to staff about low maintenance ground cover for this area. <br /> RR Old 10 RR Bridl!:e: <br /> URS completed a study of the bridge and the study indicated that the bridge was not suitable for <br /> a trail connection. URS will send a letter to Ramsey COW1ty and Canadian Pacific Railroad <br /> informing them of the poor state ofthe bridge. <br /> 2.G. Economic Development Commission <br /> Mr. Seott Clark mentioned that the City Council passed an ordinance creating an Economic <br /> Development Commission in March, 2004. He mentioned that so far the City has received one <br /> application. He requested the COW1cil Members to inform him if they were aware of any specific <br /> individuals who might be interested. It was mentioned that the City can seek individuals from its <br /> existing Task Forees and seek individuals from the business community. It was suggested that <br /> names of potential candidates be forwarded to Mr. Clark. <br /> Mr. Clark also talked about the Commission's priorities and activities. He also mentioned that <br /> the Commission can undertake a number of projects. Upon Council's deliberation, staff will <br /> prepare a work plan with timelines and objectives. <br /> e 2.C. Parkinl!: Issues, Mounds View Hil!:h School <br /> Julie Wikelius, MOW1ds View High Principal and George Altendorfer, Ramsey County Sherriffs <br /> Department were present to respond to questions from the residents. A number ofresidents who <br /> resided around the high school were also present to express their concerns about the parking <br /> issues in the neighborhood. <br /> Ms. Wikelius mentioned that the school has 295 spaces for students and the demand for parking <br /> is significantly higher. There are nWDerous students on the waiting list. It was mentioned that <br /> when parking became an issue, "No Parking" signs were installed in the neighborhood and the <br /> problem went away temporarily, but re-appeared in outlaying areas. There were also activities, <br /> carried out by students that were objectionable by the residents. <br /> A resident complained that speed is a bigger issue than actual parking in their neighborhood. <br /> Concern was expressed about serious inj uries that may result from the speeding cars. Another <br /> resident mentioned that there are a number of small children in the neighborhood and a concern <br /> was that they may not be seen when backing out of the driveways due to blocked vision by the <br /> student parking. Another resident mentioned that in the past students used to cut through their <br /> yards, but seemed to have stopped. It was mentioned that if police see a car parked for more <br /> than two hours, it is removed. A suggestion was made to issue permits to the residents. A <br /> resident did not want their visitor's car removed only because it was parked for more than two <br /> hours and didn't have a permit. Another resident suggested putting "No Left Turn" signs in the <br /> . school neighborhood, but local residents should be allowed to make a left turn. City staff and <br /> Undersheriff Altendorfer indieated that such a distinction can not be made with enforcement. <br />