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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION JULY 19, 2004 3 . recommendation from Margolis Landscaping to address this issue. Mayor Aplikowski indicated that she will provide infornlation to staff ahout low maintenance ground cover for this area. RR Old 10 RR Brid!!e: URS completed a study of the bridge and the study indicated that the bridge was not suitable for a trail connection. URS will scnd a letter to Ramsey County and Canadian Pacific Railroad infOlming them ofthc poor state of the bridge. 2.G. Economic Development Commission Mr. Scott Clark mentioned that the City Council passed an ordinance creating an Economic Development Commission in March, 2004. He mentioncd that so far the City has received one application. He requested the Council Memhers to infonn him if they were aware of any specific individuals who might be interested. It was mentioned that the City can seek individuals from its existing Task Forces and seek individuals from the business community. It was suggested that names of potential candidates be forwarded to Mr. Clark. Mr. Clark also talked about thc Commission's priorities and activities. He also mentioned that the Commission can undertake a number of projects. Upon Council's deliheration, staff will prepare a work plan with timelines and objectives. . 2.C. Parkin!! Issues, Mounds View Hi!!h School Julie Wikelius, Mounds View High Principal and George Altendorfer, Ramsey County Sherriff's Department were present to respond to questions from the residents. A numher of residents who resided around the high school were also present to express their eoncerns about the parking issues in the neighhorhood. Ms. Wikelius mentioned that the school has 295 spaces for students and the demand for parking is signi ficantly higher. There are numerous students on the waiting list. It was mentioned that when parking hecame an issue, "No Parking" signs were installed in the neighborhood and the problem went away temporarily, but re-appeared in outlaying areas. There were also activities, carried out by students that were objectionable by the residents. . A resident complained that speed is a bigger issue than actual parking in their neighborhood. Concern was expressed about serious injuries that may result from the speeding cars. Another resident mentioned that there are a number of small children in the neighborhood and a concern was that they may not be seen when backing out of the driveways due to blocked vision by the stlldent parking. Another resident mentioned that in the past students used to cut through their yards, but seemed to have stopped. It was mentioned that if police see a car parked for more than two hours, it is removed. A suggestion was made to issue pemlits to the residents. A resident did not want their visitor's car removed only beeause it was parked for more than two hours and didn't have a permit. Another resident suggested putting "No Left Turn" signs in the school neighborhood, but local residents should be allowed to make a left turn. City staff and Undersheriff Altendorfer indicated that such a distinction ean not be made with enforcement.