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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION AUGUST 23, 2004 4 --....---- . 5. Explore the possibility of officially designating the neighborhood as a 'pcnnit parking only" zone. Deputy Glen Pothen was introduced as the new School Resourcc Officer at Mounds View High School. He is willing to work with the residents of Arden Hills in addressing the existing parking and vandalism concerns. City Administrator Wolfe noted that the property owners mayor may not benefit if a pennit parking procedure is implemented. Most students do obey the no parking signs that are presently in place along the boulevards. Typically parking violators are given a citation and the Sheriffs Department would not like to get into the praetiee of towing vehicles due to liability concerns. Residents are concerned about the parking and litter issues at the bus stops and parking spots. Many residents feel that the students do not respect the no parking signs or private propcrty. Council Membcr Larson reeommended that no parking during school hours be an option. A number of residents raised concerns regarding the possibility of having no parking during the day because the residents would not be able to park in front oftheir homes. The City currcntly has a lot of no parking signs along certain streets, but very few have been placed along the boulevard in other sections of the neighborhood. . Tom Moore, O&M Director, noted that the current signs state "No Parking 8:00 a.m. to 400 p.m. during the school year." A representative from Mounds Vicw High School stated the students were concerned regarding the number of no parking signs. A number of studcnts enjoy driving their vehicles and will continue to drive to school. A member of the audience was wondering if Mounds View High School has any plans to add another pal.king lot. The School District does not have any plans at this time to expand the parking lots. A second issuc of conccrn is that the number of underclassman at Mounds View High School is scheduled to grow in the next two to three years and this will continue to be an issue for everyone involved. A resident wondered if the school district promotes car pooling. Mounds View High School promotes car pooling, but a number of students do not take advantage of this situation. A number of residents suggested that the high school should promote the ideas of civic duty and that students should get involved in policing thcmselves with trash control. The parents and students should be more responsible for their actions. Mounds View High School cannot require a student to pick-up trash. It must be a volunteer activity. . Mayor Aplikowski wondered what the school would do if a studcnt was caught vandalizing. The student is turned into the Sheriffs Department and is penalizcd bascd upon the severity of the cnme.