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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 28, 2025 2 for ground-source/geothermal. LHB and staff provided an update on coordination meetings with Xcel on incentives and also their thermal energy network pilot program. Staff reported that Ryan Companies has made progress on their sustainability implementation on the 10 acres of Outlot A and it is expected that there will be an update to share with the JDA in the coming months. The Energy Advisory Committee discussed how updates on clean energy and sustainability may be best shared at a future community event that the JDA will be planning. The JDA Advisory Committee has not met since the last Council meeting. The next JDA meeting will be a work session held on August 4t'. 3. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL None. 4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES None. 5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS None. 6. STAFF COMMENTS A. Transportation Update Public Works Director Swearingen reported the 2025 street maintenance fog sealing began today and streets will be striped in the coming weeks. Councilmember Monson asked if the Council was open to sending a letter to Ramsey County requesting a pilot program for the installation of bollards on Lake Johanna Boulevard. Councilmember Weber explained he would like to see further background information on this topic and suggested this item be brought to a future worksession meeting. Councilmember Holden inquired what Ramsey County's response was to the City when staff requested the bollards be put back in place. Public Works Director Swearingen stated the County found the bollard placement from last year was well received and they did not believe it was necessary to extend the bollards to the south. Councilmember Holden indicated she supported the City sending a letter to the County given the safety concerns that were arising for pedestrians along Lake Johanna Boulevard. Councilmember Monson suggested the idea of additional bollards be presented as a pilot program to the County.