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. Due to scheduling difficulties and a lack of available time, the citizen's group was not able to appear before the City Council and request support. Therefore, the City of Arden Hills did not adopt an official position regarding the levy. . One resident discussed the problem with graffiti. He suggested that the City work with the high school on possible ways to reduce graffiti. Another resident suggested an educational effort, to inform students about the costs and impacts of graffiti. . rhe City has in the past worked closely with the school district regarding the graffiti problem. One suggestion is to have a Senior Service day for high school seniors, and to have graffiti removal be part of the project. . A concern was expressed about security at Perry Park. The employees who supervise park programs also close and lock the gate each night. One suggestion has been to work with those who live in the near-by neighborhood to check and make sure the gate is closed every night. Ramsey County Sheriff's Department is aware of this issue and has been asked to patrol. . . A resident was frustrated with noise generating from Valentine Hills Elementary School (most likely the HV AC system). Others mentioned noise at Bethel College (events, P A system, grounds crews). Interstate 694 noise was also voiced as a concern. It was suggested that the City consider adopting a noise ordinance. City staff has worked in the past with Valentine Hills Elementary School regarding noise from the HV AC system. Noise levels were checked and were !llUnd to be normal ranges. . A resident asked about the status of police services. The City of New Brighton is presenting a proposal to the Arden Hills City Council and staff on November 13. Up until November 13, the City of Arden Hills did not have any proposal to review. The City staff and Council will then spend time reviewing the proposal and inviting a response for Ramsey County Sheriff's Department. The discussions and review will take place at regular, public meetings/work sessions of the City Council. If the City Council was interested in making a change in police services, it would not take place until 2005. A resident asked that we look at past performance by Ramsey County, not simply money issues. Several Council members indicated that many factors would be considered when reviewing proposals. . Vandalism has been a problem in the neighborhoods near the high school. . The Sheriff's Department has been asked to look into this. It was suggested that they especially watch for vandalism after football games. 6