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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 adjourn. The motion carried (4-0). <br />Mayor Pro Tem Monson adjourned the Special City Council Meeting at 8:09 a.m. <br />__________________________ __________________________ <br />Julie Hanson David Grant <br />City Clerk Mayor