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The Official City Newsletter for Arden Hills Residents August/September 2022
Sustainability in Arden Hills
Among the City’s values is ecological and environmental
sustainability. The City of Arden Hills is a member of
the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program, which is a
voluntary, challenge-based program meant to help cities
achieve sustainability and quality-of-life goals. Cities
choose action steps from pre-identified Best Practices that
align with their goals and that they have the capacity to
implement. Arden Hills demonstrates this commitment
in its investment in parks and trails, solid waste
prevention and reduction, and design for natural resource
conservation.
Arden Hills has and will continue to invest in its parks and
trails. The new asphalt trail on the west side of Snelling
Avenue North was installed in conjunction with road and
utility improvements in July 2022. The coordination of
the projects enables the existing pavement to be reclaimed
and used to construct the base material of the new trail,
which saves time, money, and natural resources. This
reclamation process is used for construction projects
whenever it is feasible. The construction of trails is not a
simple task because City leadership considers a number of
environmental factors during the planning process.
Another priority of the City is the prevention and
reduction of solid waste. Through a partnership with
Republic Services, residents receive curbside recycling
services—they do not need to set up individual contracts
with carriers. An organic recycling site is located within
Arden Hills at 3530 Hudson Avenue to encourage
residents to recycle their food scraps and yard waste.
Additionally, the City regularly promotes resources that
identify sustainable waste disposal options. To access
these resources, begin by visiting cityofardenhills.org/
organic-waste.
The City prioritizes the conservation of natural resources
in new designs and construction. The City Council
encourages commercial developers to add electric vehicle
(EV) charging stations to their lots and requires that bike
racks are included in development plans. These changes
make the city more accessible for bikers and EV drivers.
Arden Hills is within the jurisdiction of the Rice
Creek Watershed District (RCWD), whose purpose
is to conserve and restore "water resources for the
beneficial use of current and future generations.” With
the collaboration of the RCWD and the assistance of the
Karth Lake Improvement District, Arden Hills Public
Works completed a run-off control project for Karth Lake
in 2021. The project resulted in improving the water
quality of the lake by reducing phosphorus intake by
11.33 lbs per year, which is equal to preventing 11 tons of
sediment from moving into the lake.
From using a brine treatment prior to snowfall to reduce
the amount of regular road salt used in the winter (which
pollutes lakes and rivers through storm drains) to the
recent installation of LED lights around the city and the
many rain gardens that have seamlessly been added to the
City’s landscape, Arden Hills is committed to creating an
environmentally-aware and sustainable future.
The rain garden at Valentine Hills Park is pictured above.
Rain gardens act as filters for storm water that drains into
the Rice Creek Watershed. In this case, it reduces the amount
of pollutants in water that flows into Lake Valentine.
Service Directory Arden Hills City Hall 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112
cityofardenhills.org
651-792-7800
Office Hours
Monday–Friday: 8:00 am–4:30 pm
Sheriff and Fire
911 - Emergency & Non-Emergency
Water and Sewer Problems
(During non-business hours)
651-767-0640
Mayor
David Grant ● 651-538-0747
dgrant@cityofardenhills.org
Councilmembers
Brenda Holden ● 651-636-2987
bholden@cityofardenhills.org
Fran Holmes ● 612-599-2457
fholmes@cityofardenhills.org
Steve Scott ● 651-604-0919
sscott@cityofardenhills.org
David Radziej ● 651-356-5928
dradziej@cityofardenhills.org
City Administrator
Dave Perrault ● 651-792-7824
dperrault@cityofardenhills.org
Communications Coordinator
Grace Arel ● 651-792-7817
garel@cityofardenhills.org
City Council Liasons
Fran Holmes and David Radziej
Resident Resources
cityofardenhills.org/1091/Resident-
Resources
Council meetings are held at City Hall
on the second and fourth Mondays of the
month at 7 p.m. Meetings are televised
live on Cable Channel 16. Planning
Commission meetings are also televised.
Please visit cityofardenhills.org for
information about archived meeting
playbacks.
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City News
Annual Commissions & Committees Appreciation Picnic Recognizes the Hard Work of Volunteers
On Tuesday, July 19, Commission and Committee members and their families
enjoyed a picnic dinner at Cummings Park hosted by the Arden Hills City
Council and staff. This annual picnic is held to show gratitude to the many
volunteers who devote their time and expertise to the community. Currently
there are vacancies in the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee; if
you’d like to get involved, please contact City Clerk Julie Hanson for more
information at jhanson@cityofardenhills.org or 651-792-7811.
Regular Office Hours Resume at City Hall
Summer hours are over and regular office hours resumed at City Hall on
Tuesday, September 6. City Hall is open to the public Monday through Friday,
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For assistance with water or sewer problems during non-
business hours, please call 651-767-0640.
Register Now for Fall Parks & Recreation Programs!
Registration is now open for Fall 2022 Parks and Recreation classes, sports,
and activities, with the exception of Fall Soccer Leagues. Details about all other
activities can be found at cityofardenhills.org/ParksandRecGuide. Register
online, by mail, or in person by completing the registration form and returning
it to City Hall at 1245 West Highway 96.
THC Moratorium
On August 22, 2022, the City Council passed a one-year moratorium that
prohibits the sale, testing, and manufacturing of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
products in the City of Arden Hills. This does not apply to products containing
THC related to the Medical Cannabis Program. The one-year mortarium
will allow the city to study the recent law changes from the State Legislature
regarding THC products and smartly decide what, if any, further regulations
are needed at the local level. Businesses with questions regarding the one-year
moratorium should contact City Hall at (651) 792-7800.
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2022 Election Information
Absentee and Early Voting
The City of Arden Hills contracts with Ramsey County
to administer elections. For more information about
absentee voting by mail or in person, visit Ramsey
County Elections www.ramseycounty.us/residents/
elections-voting/voters/vote-election-day/vote-mail-or-
return-your-ballot. The early voting period begins on
Friday, September 23.
Tuesday, November 1 through Monday, November 7
marks the period in which voters can go in-person to
designated locations, complete an application for an
absentee ballot, receive and mark their ballot, and then
place the ballot directly into the ballot machine. Voting
locations are open to all Ramsey County residents
regardless of where you live in the county. For more
information about locations and hours of operation for
this voting option, please visit www.ramseycounty.us/
residents/elections-voting/voters/vote-election-day/
vote-person.
Precinct Information
For those voting on election day, November 8, you
must vote at your local precinct. Poll hours are from 7
am to 8 pm. Arden Hills has three precincts (City Hall
is not a polling place):
• Precinct 1: Presbyterian Church of the Way,
3382 Lexington Avenue N 55126
• Precinct 2: Anderson Center (Bethel University
Satellite Campus), 2 Pine Tree Drive 55112
• Precinct 3: North Heights Lutheran Church,
1700 West Highway 96
If you are unsure of your polling place location, visit
the Office of the Secretary of State’s Polling Place
Finder at pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us
City Council Election Information
There are four seats up for election this fall. Voters
will elect a Mayor and two Councilmembers for four-
year terms (2023-2026) and one Councilmember for a
special, two-year term (2023-2024). All candidates who
filed for the November 2022 election can be found at
cityofardenhills.org/2022-candidates. Each candidate's
personal statement is included in the following pages. The
profiles are listed by seat, alphabetically.
A Mayor and City Council Candidate Forum hosted by
the League of Women Voters (LWV) will take place on
Wednesday, September 21st beginning at 6:30 pm. This
is a virtual event that will be livestreamed on NineNorth's
website and on local cable channels HD859 and SD 15.
The public is invited to submit questions in advance to the
League of Women Voters. Send your questions by Sunday,
September 18th via email to lwvrosevillearea@lwvmn.org
and include on the subject line: Arden Hills
Visit the city website at cityofardenhills.org/134/Elections-
and-Voting to find additional election-related information.
General election Day is tuesDay, november 8th
CANDIDATE PROFILES
listed by seat, alphabetically Mayoral Election
David Grant
Gregg Larson
Four-Year City Council Seats
Fran Holmes
Tena Monson
Emily Rousseau
Steve Scott
Two-Year City Council Seat
Tom Fabel
David Radziej
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Businesses are an
important part of
our community.
Businesses provide jobs,
opportunity and add to
our tax base. The City
retained Land O’Lakes
as one of our major
employers, completed
Lexington Station, a
Marriot Hotel, Bethel
expansion, Boston
Scientific expansion,
and added many other
businesses to CoRdE/
Lexington.
Our City now has solid
financial management.
Arden Hills has the highest rating S&P gives, an AAA.
It took strong fiscal policies, infrastructure and equipment
maintenance practices and adherence to those policies to achieve
this rating.
At a time when the economy is uncertain, we need to place
emphasis on maintaining and improving our beautiful city.
I am honored to serve as your Mayor. I ask for your vote
November 8th. ReelectMayorDavidGrant.com
2022 Election: Mayoral Candidates
DAVID GRANT
I have served as Mayor of Arden Hills for the past 12 years.
My focus has been to maintain and enhance neighborhoods,
parks, add trails, and ensure responsive police, fire and city
services. I have done this while keeping your taxes one of
the lowest in the county, through careful spending and sound
fiscal policy. I believe the city should only bond (debt) for
opportunities and unexpected expenses. Let’s not needlessly
mortgage our future.
I enjoy listening to the input of all residents through public
and informational meetings, and thousands of individual
conversations over the years. From listening to you, being a
33 year resident, and father of two, I have a good idea of our
vision and values.
Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP), is an important development
for our future. TCAAP should reflect our resident created
vision, be environmentally friendly and add amenities. We
need to limit financial risk to protect our city. We should not be
forced to accept a county vision that does not reflect our values.
Through my leadership, the city has created 7.2 miles of trails,
secured our city financially, kept taxes low, maintained our
unique neighborhood character, revitalized Lexington Ave by
adding businesses and restaurants, obtained $1.7 million in
state and local funding to improve our city, upgraded the city
website and social media for increased communication and
enhanced our quality of life through new amenities.
GREGG LARSON
I grew up in St. Paul,
attended Macalester
College and the
UofMN, and served
in the US Army. My
early career included
public and private
environmental,
wastewater treatment,
and energy planning
in North Dakota,
Michigan, Wisconsin,
and Minnesota.
Later, shifting gears,
I joined the UofMN’s
School of Public Health
to lead operations for
a clinical trial network conducting infectious disease research
in 35 countries. Now semi-retired, I still assist with research
endeavors.
We moved to Arden Hills in 1993. Our community’s lakes,
woods, and wetlands, proximity to Twin City sporting and
cultural attractions and the airport, and highly-ranked school
district enhance its attractiveness and property values.
Wanting to contribute, I served four years on the Planning
Commission, and nine years on the City Council, choosing in
2006 not to run again. I’ve also led numerous public and non-
profit boards, and volunteer with Ramsey County’s Medical
Reserve Corps, as does my partner of 45 years, Rob Carlson, a
Mounds View HS graduate and Physician Assistant.
Our “Advance Arden Hills” team of candidates wants to move
our City forward with a revitalized Council. Three current
Council members have been there 15 years or more, two of
those, including the Mayor, 20 years or more. We need change,
fresh ideas, and new leadership.
What’s our vision? A Council that:
• Recognizes that the vacant, 427-acre TCAAP site is
crucial to our future. We’re a built-out community with
aging housing. TCAAP promises an expanded tax base,
new businesses, market-rate and affordable housing, and
employment. After 27 years and millions of our taxes
spent, we’re tired of waiting. The current Council can’t
reach agreement with the landowner, Ramsey County, on
housing numbers. We will, and we’ll boost our fiscal well-
being.
• Completes safe trail connections without waiting decades.
• Listens and encourages, rather than discourages, public
participation and transparency.
Our team - Tena, Emily, Tom, and myself - won’t always speak
with one voice, but we all share the same goal. A Council
majority that looks to the future, not the past. Please support us!
Let’s make it happen together. Visit advanceardenhills.com or
contact me: larsonforardenhills@gmail.com or 651-895-2064.
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development Council members, and that’s why Gregg Larson,
Emily Rousseau, Tom Fabel and I are running as a slate.
This redevelopment can be the growth engine for Arden
Hills. It will provide more housing options, more jobs, more
businesses, and a much-needed expansion in our City’s tax
base. Development is only successful if it is economic and
sustainable for everyone, and I know we are the right leaders
to make it happen and to lead Arden Hills into its next phase
of growth. With your vote for all four of us on November 8th,
we can Advance Arden Hills.
I am also passionate about safe, connected walking trails,
especially as many are working from home. A walkable,
bike friendly, and safe way to cross from neighborhood
to neighborhood or to work is important to many in our
community. Creating a plan to move that vision forward is
an important effort in which residents will participate and not
have to wait decades to see fulfilled.
Finally, I whole-heartedly support resident-led efforts, from
chicken coops and food trucks, to removing barriers for
residents to add value to their homes.
Learn more about our vision at www.advanceardenhills.com
or reach out at tenaforardenhills@gmail.com or 320.223.9660.
2022 Election: Four-Year City Council Candidates
TENA MONSON
My husband and
I moved to Arden
Hills to raise our
two children, Levi,
3.5, and Marina, 1.5,
in this wonderful
community. We have
enjoyed all the things
that Arden Hills has
to offer; however, I
have found that City
leadership needs new
ideas, needs to do
more to provide safe
walking trails and
needs to capitalize on
growth opportunities
for the city and its
citizens. My background in development and clean energy
provides a solid foundation to navigate the challenges that large
scale developments, like TCAAP, can bring.
I’m running for office to break the deadlock currently
happening with the TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons
development. In order to do this, we need several pro-
FRAN HOLMES
Since 2007, I have had the privilege of representing the
residents on the Arden Hills City Council. For over thirty
years, I have resided at 1804 Venus Ave. with my husband
Jeff. Our grown daughters, Carolyn and Corinne, went
through the Mounds View school system. Transparency and
community involvement are key to understanding residents
and their concerns. My years of experience on the Council
have resulted in proactive planning decisions that have led to
dynamic retail corridors along Lexington and County Road E,
while still maintaining our safe tree-lined streets and vibrant
neighborhoods.
As a 16-year Council Member, my continuing goals are: keeping
City taxes one of the lowest in the metropolitan area, promoting
active lifestyles with a walkable/bike-friendly community,
advancing business development, protecting our community with
the Ramsey County Sheriff and Lake Johanna Fire Department,
and focusing on environmentally sound practices with City
participation in the Minnesota GreenStep Program.
I am truly committed to sustainable development and a business
retention and expansion program to grow our tax base. As a
fiscal conservative, I support City expenditures that are well-
planned and cost-effective. By wisely spending federal Covid
funds on costly but much-needed infrastructure improvements,
the City avoided tax increases for these projects.
The 427-acre Rice Creek
Commons/TCAAP
development must be a
valued addition to Arden
Hills. With substantial
community input, the
City and Ramsey County
agreed to a sustainable
Plan for Rice Creek
Commons, which the
County now wants
to change, especially
with regard to density
and affordability. I
continue to advocate for
a development that is
diverse and inclusive, but
cannot support the County’s recent proposals which place an
increased property tax burden on the residents of Arden Hills.
My extensive experience with the TCAAP planning allows me
to understand the goals and priorities of the parties involved and
with skillful negotiation, this project should move forward.
I am honored to represent the residents of Arden Hills. I look
forward to the next four years on City Council and ask for your
vote on November 8. I welcome you to contact me at: 612-599-
2457 or franh116@aol.com.
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2022 Election: Four-Year City Council Candidates
STEVE SCOTT
I ask the citizens
of Arden Hills to
consider ‘rehiring’ me
for a 2nd full term as
councilmember. It has
been an absolute honor
to represent and serve
you for these past 6
years and I sincerely
hope I’ve earned your
trust by demonstrating
a willingness to
listen respectfully,
analyze a wide range
of information and
pragmatically arrive at
solutions which best
enhance public safety, economic development and quality of
life issues for all. The hours can be long and the criticism can
get a bit on edge at times but I truly enjoy the job.
Raised as a military ‘brat’ and later, serving in uniform myself
(USAF), I’ve experienced an exceptionally diverse range
of cultures, social norms and lifestyles while moving from
one geographic region to the other, including an overseas
assignment where I learned what it was like to live as a minority
demographic. After moving my young family to Minnesota
26 years ago, we chose Arden Hills as our forever home for its
quality schools, close proximity to the Twin Cities, safe, friendly
wooded neighborhoods and a convenient system of parks and
trails. We enjoy being routinely visited by local wildlife while
exploring the community on foot or just plain relaxing. When
not relaxing, you’ll often find me voluntarily clearing buckthorn,
weeds and trash from our parks, grabbing a paintbrush to spruce
up some hockey rink boards or working in one of our precincts
as an elections judge.
These past 4 years have been like none other with civil unrest,
rising violent crime rates and a global pandemic which required
us to implement emergency actions to keep the relative peace
and to ensure the continuity of essential city services. Our city
staff, first responders, educators and local businesses deserve
the highest praise for making personal sacrifices to keep our
infrastructure operating. My highest priorities are continuing to
advocate for transparency, honesty and responsiveness in local
government, the safety of our residents and businesses and the
delivery of reliable, cost-efficient public services.
For an in-depth statement of my background and positions,
please visit my website at www.scottforardenhills.com.
to privacy and to
have our personal
information protected.
I analyze state and
federal privacy laws
and develop policies
to protect our clients’
personal data. I also
value government
openness. Previously,
I was the Minneapolis
Park and Recreation
Board’s Data
Practices Compliance
Officer, responsible
for ensuring our
2200 employees
faithfully complied
with the Minnesota
Government Data Practices Act. My MBA is from Saint
Mary’s University of Minnesota. My husband Matt is a 13-year
employee at Boston Scientific. Our daughter Kaya graduated
from MVHS in 2021; our daughter Jacquelyn, a devoted park
and playground patron, is starting at Snail Lake.
I look forward to connecting with you, please contact me at
emilyforardenhills@gmail.com or 612-781-2869; or visit www.
AdvanceArdenHills.com to learn more about Advance Arden
Hills’ vision for the city.
EMILY ROUSSEAU
A vibrant community like Arden Hills has much to gain from
a new generation of leaders. During the eight years that our
family has lived here, we’ve been blessed by good neighbors
who cherish this community that we call “home.”
While running for the city council, I’ve talked with scores of
long-time residents and new arrivals. I’ve learned a lot about
what makes Arden Hills work, and heard great ideas about what
we can do together to make it work even better.
From families with young children to our senior citizens, we
share a common goal: To make Arden Hills a healthy, safe,
and prosperous place to live. If elected, I promise to continue
listening to you. Among your ideas I plan to champion:
• transforming the Rice Creek Commons/Twin Cities Army
Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) into an incredible opportunity
for economic development and healthy homes;
• improving our zoning laws, so homeowners can make
modest updates to aging homes without requesting a
variance from the City Council;
• completing our trail systems to ensure our walkers, bikers,
and the Bethel cross county teams can safely navigate Lake
Johanna Boulevard;
• reinforcing our committees with people who bring real
subject-matter expertise.
I currently work as the Data Privacy Manager for Terminix,
a publicly-traded corporation. I believe all of us have a right
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2022 Election: Two-Year City Council Candidates
TOM FABEL
Born on the 137th birthday of our greatest president, I was
rewarded with his as my middle name: Thomas Lincoln Fabel.
Like Honest Abe, I received my legal education in the State
of Illinois; like him, I spent my career in public service and
private law; and like him, I even topped out at 6 feet 4 inches
in height! Also, I always have found inspiration in Lincoln’s
wisdom, his courage, his compassion, and his resolution
always to do the right thing. Such inspiration is what now
motivates me to seek a 2 year term on the Arden Hills City
Council on a slate with three other remarkable candidates
running with me under the banner “Advance Arden Hills”.
My wife Jean and I have resided in Arden Hills for 38 years,
here raising our four children (Jessica, Anne, Leah and Ted),
all graduates of Mounds View public schools. Here also
we have relished the wonderful lifestyle afforded by great
neighbors, beautiful lakes and parks, lively college campuses,
engaged religious communities, and of course incredible
public and private schools. We now are committed to
extending these privileges to many others through a successful
development of the former TCAAP property in northern
Arden Hills, now known as Rice Creek Commons.
My public service included 16 years as a Deputy Attorney
General; several years as a criminal prosecutor with the
DAVID RADZIEJ
My wife, Kathy, and I
have lived in the Arden
Hills area for the last
31 years. Waldon Place
is our current location
near the Crepeau
Nature Preserve in the
southeast corner of
Arden Hills. We have
raised our four kids
here, sending them
through St. Odilia grade
school and Mounds
View High school.
In January 2022, I was
honored to be chosen to
fill the open seat on the
City Council. I am asking for your support for the two-year
position this election. Being no stranger to challenging work,
I have volunteered my time to the city since 2012, serving
on the Economic Development Council, the Finance Council
and various ad-hoc planning groups for TCAAP (Rice Creek
Commons) development.
Hennepin County
Attorney; and
other years as
an appellate
judge for two
Native American
communities, and as
a Deputy Mayor for
the City of St. Paul,
working for creative
development and
fiscal responsibility
under Mayor Norm
Coleman. My 20
years in private
practice at Lindquist & Vennum included a lengthy battle to
achieve equal educational opportunity throughout Minnesota
under the Minnesota Constitution.
If elected along with our Advance Arden Hills slate of
candidates, we will promptly achieve a sensible and equitable
agreement with Ramsey County on the TCAAP development,
which has been blocked for years by our current city officers.
Much more information is available on our website, www.
advanceardenhills.com.
I am excited to serve the citizens and proud of the work that
I have done so far. I voted for the ‘worst first’ pavement
maintenance plan to rebuild the 30 miles of roadway in our city
over the next 10 years. I know that many residents supported
the idea of building a roundabout at Country Road E and
Old Snelling Ave North (Hwy 76). I voted against it for cost
reasons. Even though our city maintains a AAA bond rating,
the highest for a city of our size, I just could not justify the
extra cost over other systems that are available.
Kathy and I are big supporters of the military and their families,
in particular the MN National Guard. Kathy works for the
Adjutant General and has worked with the MN National Guard
for the last 40 years. Our son served in the Navy and other
family members are still active in the military.
If I was asked to sum up in one word what my approach to
serving on the Arden Hills City Council, it would be HOPE-
-Helping Other People Every-day. Thanks for your vote of
support. I genuinely appreciate it. All the best and stay healthy.
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Benchmarks: A Review of Recent Council Action
July 11, 2022 City Council Meeting
All items were approved unanimously by a 5–0 vote unless
indicated otherwise.
• Approved Resolution 2022-038 regarding application of
Trident Development for Comprehensive Plan Amendments
at 1700 West Highway 96 – Planning Case 22-009.
• Approved payment No. 1 for City Hall parking lot project
to Bituminous Roadways.
July 25, 2022 City Council Meeting
All items were approved unanimously by a 5–0 vote unless
indicated otherwise.
• Approved Quote for Replacement of Control Panel – Lift
Station No. 14.
• Approved Payment No. 2 – T.A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc. –
Snelling Avenue North Street and Utility Improvements
Project.
• Approved Payment of Invoice for Watermain Break on
Parkshore Drive – St. Paul Utilities.
• Approved Appointment of Community Development
Director.
• Approved Planning Case 2022-012 – Preliminary Plat,
Final Plat, Master Planned Unit Development, Final
Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit and
Site Plan Review – 3737 Lexington Avenue N and 1133
Grey Fox Road – Launch Properties.
August 8, 2022 City Council Meeting
All items were approved unanimously by a 5–0 vote unless
indicated otherwise.
• Approved Capital Equipment Expenditure – Lake Johanna
Fire Department.
• Approved Purchase Agreement for City-Owned Property
Located at 3588 Ridgewood Road.
• Approved payment to Klein Underground, LLC for
Watermain Repair at 1230 Highway 96.
• Approved Final Payment – Insituform Technologies USA,
LLC – 2021 CIPP Lining Project.
August 22, 2022 City Council Meeting
All items were approved unanimously by a 5–0 vote unless
indicated otherwise.
• Approved Ordinance 2022-005 Amending Chapter
9, Subsection 910.11 Regarding Swimming Pools,
Construction Standards now allowing for a 4-foot fence
securing the pool area.
• Approved Ordinance 2022-006 An Interim Ordinance
Prohibiting the Sale, Testing, Manufacturing and
Distribution of produces containing THC and authorization
to publish a Summary Ordinance.
• Approved Issuance of temporary Liquor License to Non-
Profit (Matter) for event at Boston Scientific on September
27, 2022.
• Approved payment No.3 to T.A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc. for
Snelling Avenue North Street and utility improvements
project.
• Approved Braun Intertec Invoice for materials testing for
Snelling Avenue Street and utility improvement project.
• Approved authorization to award a contract to Margolis
Company for 2022 Tree plan.
• Approved planning case 22-014 Planned Unit Development
(PUD) 4200 Round Lake Road for Delkor Systems and
Colder Products Company.
For a complete listing of recent City Council actions, visit
cityofardenhills.org and click on “View Agendas and Minutes.”
City Regulations Are for the Protection of Residents
Arden Hills has a number of regulations to protect both
the beauty of our city and the safety of our residents. The
City regulates businesses by requiring that they acquire
licenses and that some carry permits on their person during
all operations. Some home remodeling projects also require
permits and inspections to ensure that City standards are
being upheld.
Solicitors and tree trimmers are required to be licensed by
the City. Solicitors must pass a criminal background check
before they are granted licensure. Tree Trimmers are required
to carry valid and specialized insurance. The City encourages
residents to utilize business referrals and check in with the
Better Business Bureau.
Food trucks are required to be licensed by the City. Food
trucks are inspected by the Fire Marshal and are required
to park in the driveway or property of the resident; street
parking and parking in the right of way is not allowed. This
has been set in place to decrease pedestrian congestion
and obscured street site lines. Safe neighborhoods allow
residents to enjoy outdoor gatherings that build community.
Many residential construction projects require permits,
including additions, decks, fireplaces, furnaces, remodeling,
and more. Projects must be inspected by the City when
completed to make sure that the minimum standards are
met. To find a list of projects that require permits, please
visit cityofardenhills.org/154/ or call 651-792-7800.
Please visit cityofardenhills.org/1091/resident-resources or
call City Hall at 651-792-7800 for more information.
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Allocation of the CARES Act and ARPA Funding
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
The City received $745,040 in CARES money from the
State of Minnesota. Arden Hills leadership prioritized
public safety, small businesses, and public health when
considering allocation of the funding. In response to the
COVID-19 crisis, the City Council took numerous steps
to assist residents and local businesses by providing
updated information and resources, granting flexibility
to restaurants to expand operations outside, and provided
small business grants via the CARES Act. Companies who
were negatively impacted by COVID-19 received direct
assistance with this funding, helping them stay afloat. The
City also allocated its CARES funding towards public
safety costs, public health expenses, and PPE.
American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Funds
The City received $1,123,531 in ARPA Funding
between 2021 and 2022. The City Council directed City
Staff to develop a list of water and sewer projects that met
the eligibility requirements of the funding and could be
completed prior to December 31, 2024. In 2021, ARPA
funding was used for the replacement of aging cast-iron
piping in streets that were already under construction
around Hazelnut Park. The funding will also be allocated
towards the utilities in the recently completed Snelling
Ave North Street and Utility Improvements project and
will likely be used in next year’s Snelling Ave North and
County Road E Intersection Improvements project.
Staff and Councilmembers determined that using ARPA
funds on utility projects will alleviate the need to issue
debt for future improvements and can keep
utility costs down. Investment in critical
infrastructure is a particularly well-suited use
of ARPA funds because it is a non-recurring
expense that can be used to invest in long-
term assets that will benefit Arden Hills for
many years.
State of the City Address on September 15
Arden Hills City Council has scheduled its
annual State of the City meeting for residents
and businesses of Arden Hills. Please join City
Council and Staff on Thursday, September 15 at
7:30 am on the Boston Scientific campus in Arden
Hills. A map has been included for your reference.
The State of the City Address is an opportunity
for the Mayor and City Council to present goals
and projects from the past year. This includes
development projects, road and construction
improvements, plans for parks and trails, public
works responsibilities, and the City’s financial
outlook, among other topics. The State of the City
Address will be recorded and available on the
City’s website at cityofardenhills.org/320/watch-
city-meetings after filming.
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State of the City Event on September 15
Allocation of CARES and ARPA Funding
The annual Fall Clean-up Day will be held on Saturday,
October 1 at Recycling Technologies (formerly Green Lights
Recycling) located at 1525 99th Lane NE in Blaine. Arden
Hills residents (ID required) are able to drop off refuse and
electronics for a fee. A coupon to recycle two free items is
available below and on the City website at cityofardenhills.
org/1148/. Be sure to bring a form of ID that confirms your
residence in Arden Hills along with your coupon!
Ramsey County has partnered with Repowered to provide free
electronics recycling for residents; this is a separate service
from Clean-up Day. We recommend utilizing Repowered for
recycling any unwanted electronics and using the Clean-up Day
coupon to recycle other non-electronic items. Repowered is
located at 860 Vandalia Street in St. Paul.
Accepted Items:
• Electronics (TVs, computers, printers, etc.)
• Computer hard drives (for shredding)
• Appliances
• Tires
• Water softeners
• BBQ grills
• Batteries
• Fluorescent lamps
• Mattresses
• Lawnmowers*
• Snow blowers*
• Scrap metal
• Paper shredding
• Carpeting
• Vacuum cleaners
• Bicycles
Items NOT Accepted:
• No brush/yard waste
• No railroad ties
• No plastic, cardboard, Styrofoam, or wood
• No oversized items such as hot tubs, boats, or sheds
• No engines containing gasoline or oil
*If an item contains oil or gasoline,
it must be drained or it will not be
accepted. Used oil and gasoline can
be disposed at the Ramsey County
Household Hazardous Waste site at 5
Empire Drive in Saint Paul.
Fall Clean-up Day is Saturday October 1st