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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JULY 14, 2025 4 Councilmember Rousseau asked if the Council supported erecting a sign for Mullens Garden as proposed by the PTRC. Councilmember Holden supported erecting a plaque as was done for Don Messerly at Lake Valentine Park. Mayor Grant agreed a plaque would be appropriate. Councilmember Weber suggested the plaque be mounted on a post within the garden so it did not have to be mowed around. Councilmember Rousseau provided an update on the recent tree trust event, noting the cost for the event was approximately $6,800 this year. Councilmember Rousseau commented there was litigation occurring and public records could be searched for online by the public through Minnesota Court Records. Councilmember Weber stated the Planning Commission met last week where the group reviewed a PUD Amendment for Odds & Ends Again within Arden Plaza and held a final worksession meeting with HKGi regarding the zoning ordinance update. He discussed how the Planning Commission supported staff addressing minor variances and there was strong Commission consensus that the City should include language within the zoning code that might require affordable units in exchange for additional density as well as general language that would require a percentage of affordable units with each new residential development. Councilmember Holden requested an update from staff on the TCAAP area feasibility study. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained he reviewed the water model with Ramsey County for TCAAP. He indicated this discussion was essentially a presentation from Bolton & Menk to the leadership team, which was himself and Ramsey County staff. Councilmember Holden asked if additional bollards would be installed along Lake Johanna Boulevard. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen commented he spoke with Ramsey County and noted it was his understanding the bollards would be extended to the south and around the bends. However, after Ramsey County looked into this further the bollards would be reinstalled as they were last year so as not to adversely impact the existing driveways and mailboxes. Councilmember Holden indicated she was on the Rotary Club and clarified for the record the City has had an adopt a park program in the past. She commented on how Cindy Garretson and Don Messerly had adopted Lake Valentine Park. Councilmember Holden reported the Fire Department meets this week. She commented on the work that had occurred at the new fire department site. Councilmember Holden stated at the June 9 City Council meeting she explained she could not attend a Council meeting on June 30. She explained on June 23 she came ready to discuss zoning