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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 10, 200 I r--\. !,'~' ./ . , C: fl...... w,. L\,;;.li'-;~li. k l 15 MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to authorize the forwarding of the agency review draft of the Stormwater Management Plan to the necessary agencies including the Rice Creek Watershed District, subject to those changes indicated above and other applicable changes. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Mr. Lynch stated he would represent the City in Conciliation Court. He noted a driver ran into one of the City's snowplows. He added the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust turned down this claim. He stated the other driver was seeking damages in Conciliation Court. He noted the driver had attempted to go around a snowplow. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Probst stated some of the Councilmembers had been directing staff in the Public Works Department to do specific work assignments. He noted the Council had discussed this issue and had agreed that this would be done only in cases dealing with immediate safety issues for the public. He added the Council owes it to the Administrator to go though him so that he understands what has been asked of his staff. Councilmember Larson stated the Parks, Recreation and Trails Committee has set up a schedule to complete the remainder of the comprehensive park plan. He noted it would not be done until early next year. He added it was moving forward very well. Councilmember Aplikowski stated the interim planner had the Planning Commission concerned regarding changes to the sign ordinance. She noted she had received a call from a resident that only two cars were ticketed by the Ramsey County Sheriff on his street although several were parked there. She added the resident indicated there had been parking on this street for several months with no ticketing. She stated the resident had asked if the ticketing was done randomly or consistently. Mr. Lynch stated there might have been parking exemptions on file for the others cars. He noted if there were no exemptions on file, all of the vehicles should have been ticketed. Councilmember Rem stated they are preparing the newsletter for the Wednesday deadline. She suggested it would be good for the Mayor to write something on the current levy situation. She added he could do something now and in next newsletter. She stated the residents need to be aware of the Council's policy. She noted it would allow the public to hear the Council's side of the issue. ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Rem seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).