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6 • Arden Hills Notes • Jan/Feb 2025 <br />Winter Roads in Arden Hills <br />Snow Plow Reminders <br />Winter is here, and with it brings snow plow season to <br />Arden Hills. Whenever snowfall reaches two inches or <br />more, City snow plow crews will be out clearing the roads. <br />To ensure streets remain safe and accessible for everyone, <br />please keep the following tips in mind. <br />• Mailboxes & Fire Hydrants: While snow plows aim to <br />clear as much as possible near mailboxes, residents are <br />responsible for removing snow in front of and around <br />mailboxes and fire hydrants. <br />• Trash & Recycling Cans: Place bins behind the curb to <br />allow plows to clear the entire roadway. <br />• Street Parking: Avoid parking on the street until it has been fully plowed. Remember, parking is prohibited on all <br />Arden Hills streets between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. year-round. <br />Brine vs. Salt <br />Did you know that Arden Hills uses salt brine to improve road safety during winter storms? This process involves pre- <br />wetting rock salt with a solution of salt and water, allowing it to work more effectively in melting snow and ice. <br />Why does the City use brine-treated salt? <br />• Faster Melting: Brine accelerates the melting process by helping salt dissolve and activate immediately upon <br />contact with precipitation. <br />• Anti-Icing: Applied before a storm, brine prevents ice from bonding to the pavement, making roads easier to clear. <br />• Reduced Salt Usage: Pre-wetting reduces the total amount of salt needed while still achieving effective results. <br />• Better Adhesion: The brine solution helps salt stick to road surfaces, minimizing loss from wind or traffic. <br />By combining traditional methods with techniques like brining, the Public Works crew ensures efficient and <br />environmentally friendly snow and ice management throughout the winter. <br />Ice Rinks Still Open <br />The City’s ice rinks opened in early December and are still open for you to enjoy! Rinks are <br />located at Cummings, Freeway, Hazelnut, and Perry parks, offering fun opportunities for outdoor <br />winter activities. <br />Rinks are tentatively scheduled to close on February 17, 2025, so be sure to visit soon. For exact <br />locations and hours for the rinks and warming houses, visit <br />cityofardenhills.org/1060/Ice-Rinks-and-Warming-Houses, or scan the QR code. <br />Stay Updated with the City’s Weather Hotline <br />Winter brings unpredictable weather, which can disrupt outdoor plans and recreational <br />activities. To help you stay informed, we encourage you to use our reliable Weather Hotline. It <br />provides timely updates on any changes to scheduled activities due to inclement weather. <br />The hotline also shares the status of the City’s warming houses. Whether you’re planning to <br />ice skate or enjoy our parks, it’s the go-to resource for knowing if warming houses are open or <br />closed. <br />City of Arden Hills Weather Hotline: 651-792-7841