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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 18, 2025 3 <br /> 7. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> Councilmember Rousseau commented on her contact with a resident that reached out to an <br /> individual from Tree Trust who stated they were willing to provide 50 trees for Arden Hills <br /> residents to purchase at a reduced cost. She noted donations and grant funds would be used to <br /> support this. She explained that the City would need to provide a location. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked what caliper the trees are and explained the City used to offer <br /> something similar through Ramsey County wherein residents could purchase certain types of trees <br /> that were of a certain caliper. <br /> Councilmember Weber commended the resident for putting this information together. He noted <br /> that there may be a single species offered, probably a pine, but it was not decided yet. The type of <br /> tree offered would affect the caliper of the tree. <br /> A short discussion ensued regarding the need to know more such as timing of an event, the type <br /> of tree and thus space needed to plant such, and whether or not the trees are bare-root or bucketed. <br /> Council consensus was for Staff to learn more about such an event. <br /> Councilmember Holden said she wanted to inform everyone that this year the bonding cap at the <br /> Capitol was $790 million and that $750 million has been taken by Governor Walz for strictly <br /> maintenance and rehab of any public building which leaves $40 million for local entities so that's <br /> 87 counties and every municipality. <br /> ADJOURN <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Rousseau seconded a <br /> motion to adiourn. The motion carried (4-0). <br /> Mayor Pro Tem Monson adjourned the Special City Council Meeting at 8:09 a.m. <br /> 4�v �ja�_ <br /> Juli4YHanson David Grant <br /> City Clerk Mayor <br />