10 October 2025 Arden Hills Notes

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2 • Arden Hills Notes • October 20252 • Arden Hills Notes • October 2025 Service Directory City Hall 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 cityofardenhills.org 651-792-7800 Office Hours Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sheriff and Fire 911 - Emergency and Non-Emergency Water and Sewer Problems (During non-business hours) 651-767-0640 Mayor David Grant • 651-538-0747 dgrant@cityofardenhills.org City Councilmembers Brenda Holden • 651-636-2987 bholden@cityofardenhills.org Emily Rousseau • 651-792-7856 erousseau@cityofardenhills.org Tena Monson • 612-758-0695 tmonson@cityofardenhills.org Kurt Weber • 651-792-7857 kweber@cityofardenhills.org City Administrator Jessica Jagoe • 651-792-7810 jjagoe@cityofardenhills.org Sr. Communications Coordinator Laura Michlig • 651-792-7817 lmichlig@cityofardenhills.org Resident Resources cityofardenhills.org/resident-resources Council meetings are held at City Hall on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Council meetings, Work Sessions and Planning Commission meetings are televised live on Cable Channel 16. Please visit cityofardenhills.org for information about archived meeting playbacks. Arden Hills Notes is the official newsletter of the City of Arden Hills, an equal-opportunity employer. Did you know October is Fire Prevention Month? The National Fire Protection Association designated it back in 1922 to honor the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Ever since, it’s been a time to remember some simple ways to stay safe and prevent fires. Ways to Prepare for a Home Fire Make sure you have the right number of smoke alarms in your home. There should be alarms in every bedroom, one outside each sleeping area and one on every level of the home, including the kitchen. Test them every month and change the batteries once a year. Be sure everyone knows two ways out of every room and choose a family meeting spot outside. Practice fire drills together at least twice a year, so it becomes second nature. Teach kids (and remind adults!) the lifesaving rule: “Stop, Drop and Roll” if clothes ever catch fire. Recreational Fires Recreational fires can be a great way to enjoy the cooler fall evenings, and in Arden Hills they’re allowed without a permit. To keep everyone safe, remember: • Fires must be no larger than 3x3 feet and contained in a fire pit • Only burn clean, untreated wood • Fires are only allowed when wind speeds are below 10 mph • Always keep a water source or fire extinguisher nearby • Never leave a fire unattended October is Fire Prevention Month As the leaves begin to fall and autumn rains arrive, managing stormwater is important. Stormwater is the water that flows across streets, sidewalks and yards when it rains or when snow and ice melt. Some of it soaks into the ground, but much of it drains into storm sewer systems. This runoff often travels directly into wetlands, ponds and lakes—places we rely on for swimming, fishing and drinking water. In the fall, leaves, grass clippings and yard debris can easily wash into storm drains. Once there, it can clog the system or contaminate waterways, which harms water quality. Extra fertilizer applied to lawns in the fall can also wash away during heavy rains, carrying chemicals into nearby lakes and streams. The City follows a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), required under federal and state regulations, that includes public education, ordinances and infrastructure maintenance to reduce pollution in runoff. This fall, residents can help by raking and composting leaves. Residents can reduce or skip fertilizer use as lawns prepare for winter. Planting native perennials in the fall to build strong roots that soak up stormwater next spring is also a great option. The easiest way to help is to keep curb and gutters, and storm drains clear of leaves and debris. Height of Grass To ease raking, cut grass to a shorter length and try mowing over leaves. Use chopped up leaves for mulch. Rake leaves off lawns and streets (especially leaves clogging storm sewer openings). Per 602.02 Subd 6 of City Code, all noxious weeds and other growths of vegetation on public or private property cannot be more than eight inches in height. These simple steps can help keep our lakes, ponds and wetlands stay clean this season and all year long. Stormwater Pollution Prevention