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,- ~ Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Village of Arden Hills Monday, May 11,1981 - 7:30 p.m. Village Hall Call to Order Acting Mayor Woodburn called the meeting to order at 7:30 p... Roll Call Preaent - Acting Mayor Robert Woodburn, Councilmen Janet Hollenhorat, Diane McAllister, Maurice Johnaon. .. Absent - Mayor Charlie Crichton Also Present - Attorney Jamea Lynden, Engineer Donald Chriatofferaen, Treasurer Donald Lamb, Planner Orlyn Miller, Clerk Adminiatrator Charlotte McNiesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm Approval of Minutes Hollenhorst moved, aeconded by McAllister, that the Minutea of the April 27th Council Meeting be approved as amended. Motion carried unanimoualy. ~u8ines8fr~m the FI~or Mr. David Sand, 1989 Jerrold Ave., expresaed concerns relative to aazelnut Park and Pedestrian Trail use; reported recent instances: -4-wheel drive vehicle drixing recklessly across the recently graded park, making a 180 turn and then leaving via the pedeatrian trail. -trail used by bicyclea and motor bikes. Sanda auggested that consideration be given to installation of "speed bumps" on the trail; also suggested was additional scout- ing by the Sheriff's department in an effort to enforce the ordi- nance; stated that it is a nuisance issue as well as a safety problem for hikers (children and adults). Woodburn explained that enforcement ie difficult on the trails, but patrolling can be increased; noted that the installation of stilea at the trail access points was considered, but this trail has numerous access points. McAlliater said she will refer the .atter to the Parks Committee at ita meeting on Tuesday. Miller reported that seeding of the berm area hae been completed; balance of park area eeeding is pending final grading by the con- tractor; grading should be completed within a couple days and then it will be seeded. -. Resignation - Mayor Charlie Crichton Acting Mayor Woodburn announced the receipt of a letter of reaig- nation from Kayor Charlie ~Grichton; noted that Kayor Cricbton baa diligently served Arden Hills for many years; because of recent circumstances, feels be cannot at this time serve the residents in the manner he had anticipsted when seeking office. Hollenborst expreased Council's regret that tbis wish; moved to accept his resignation as Kayar. by McAlli~ter and carried unanimously. is Kayar Crichton'a Motion was seconded Resolution No. 81-31 McAllister moved, aeconded by Johnson, tbat Council adopt Reaolution No. 81-31, RESOLUTION COMMENDING CHARLIE CRICHTON FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT AND ACCEP- TANCE OF HIS RESIGNATION AS MAYOR, AND DECLARING THAT A VACANCY EXISTS AS MAYOR. Motion carried unanimously.