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I . '- ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION December 20, 2004 3 CounciImember Grant requested that the retreat address short-medium term vision and goals for Arden Hills. City staff will contact Mr. Prosser to notify him of the finalized retreat dates of January 14th and 15th. Noise Ordinance Discussion City Administrator Wolfe and Assistant to the City Administrator Schawn Johnson provided a brief overview of the information that City staff obtained regarding the pro's and con's of implementing a noise ordinance. City staff mentioned that it is very difficult for communities to enforce a noise ordinance because it is hard to recreate different noise violations and it can also be very staff intensive. The Cities of North St. Paul, Columbia Heights, and Milaca currently have active noise ordinance policies. All three communities have stated that the ordinance is very difficult to enforce and may not stand up in a court oflaw. Councilmember Larson suggested that sound walls may be needed along Highway 10. Councilmember Grant suggested that residents affected by noise problems look into purchasing noise reduction windows. City Administrator Wolfe stated that the Metropolitan Airport Commission has completed a number of studies regarding noise minimizing windows and doors. The City's Building Official may have a list of resources that could be provided to the home owner's. Mayor Applikowski recommended that the City Council direct staff towards option number 1 to review each incident on a case by case basis. Councilmember Rem stated that the Communication Committee could place an informational article in a future City newsletter. Arden Hills Librarv-Maintenance City Administrator Wolfe reported that the City of Arden Hills currently provides maintenance services for the library. The library is now requesting that these services be continued on an on- going basis. The proposed new agreement will have the same language as the previous agreement. Currently, Maplewood and Shoreview provide similar services for the library branches in their respective communities. The Operations and Maintenance Department is currently providing snow removal and lawn maintenance service to the library. Operations and Maintenance Director Tom Moore stated that the City is currently maintaining the library and has planned on continuing this service for next year. City Administrator Michelle Wolfe recommended that the City propose a one or two year agreement that allows Arden Hills to review the maintenance agreement with the County on an annual basis.