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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — APRIL 14, 2025 10 Councilmember Holden indicated she was pleased the Adopt a Park program has been brought back. She thanked the Rotary Club for their volunteerism. Councilmember Holden reported Designed & Made on County Road E made the St. Paul Pioneer Press paper and encouraged the Council to read through this article. Councilmember Holden asked if residents could use motorized bikes or scooters on trails. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported this was not allowed. Councilmember Holden suggested the PTRC put up signs to this effect and that the Sheriff's Office be called in the event this becomes a concern. Councilmember Monson questioned if the City could ask for the Safe Routes to School federal funding now versus waiting till 2026. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen indicated he could take a look at the grant agreement with the Met Council. He believed that an awarded construction contract had to be in place in order to receive the funding. Councilmember Monson stated a resident spoke to the Council about the water quality issues at Karth Lake because one resident was feeding geese. She questioned if the Council could address this matter further at an upcoming work session. Councilmember Rousseau suggested an article be placed in an upcoming newsletter that addresses what happens when geese are fed near lakes. Councilmember Holden indicated the City used to address the geese on Lake Johanna and stated one of the main ways is to not have yards manicured. The Council supported bringing this item back for further discussion at a future work session. Councilmember Monson reported she attended the egg hunt and she thanked staff for their efforts on this event. Mayor Grant explained he attended the egg hunt at Cummings Park as well and stated this was a fun community event. Mayor Grant stated he was contacted via email from a former Windcrest neighborhood resident explaining that a Tampa Bay defenseman grew up on this street. He reported a network from the Tampa Bay area did a very nice video about this hockey player growing up in Arden Hills. He indicated he would pass this link along. Mayor Grant reported the Council was trying to finalize an agreement with the Gathering Place regarding parking at Hazelnut Park. He suggested pickleball courts be considered at this park. Councilmember Weber commented he was contacted by a resident from Arden Manor that would like to have a turtle crossing sign placed on County Road 96. He believed this was a good idea and should be discussed at a future work session.