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S Summer programs for adults Postal Customer The Official City Newsletter for Arden Hills Residents May 2011
i Stadium bill introduced Tips for making your recycling tasks easy and for helping the planet
dRental registration ecycling is easy for residents of Items must be clean and reusable,though that we use them. So when you enjoy the
Arden Hills.The City contracts some wear and tear is okay. Shoes must be parks,please look for the recycling bins
e with Eureka Recycling,and recy- in pairs.Clean fabric scraps and clean rags and place appropriate materials there.
cling is picked up at curbside the same day are okay.Please do NOT include wet or
as our trash. soiled items. COMPOSTING OF YARD WASTE(leaves,grass
clippings,non-woody plants)is available
Most residents are asked to sort recyclable ON RECYCLING DAY,set your items out by several means.Many trash haulers will
materials into two groups or bins: by 7 a.m. Collection days change around provide their customers with a yard waste
(1)paper and cardboard and certain holidays. Consult the annual bin and pick up for a fee.Composting can
(2)bottles and cans. brochure or the website for details of dates be done in your own yard.
Notes from the City Council and times.
PAPER AND CARDBOARD that can be recycled We are also fortunate to have a County
esidential rental property in do the same,some rental properties seem ies and state and federal laws applicable to includes office paper,newspapers,mail, Recycling bins are available through compost site in our community,located
rden Hills: A concern that is to reduce property values,and can be an our City to determine how we can further phone books,magazines,boxboard(cereal Eureka(651-222-7678)or the City. just east of New Brighton Road and south
-'being addressed eyesore. protect the interests of all residents of Ar- boxes,pop and beer boxes,toothpaste of the former library on Hudson Road.The
den Hills,homeowners and renters alike. boxes,etc.),and corrugated cardboard flat- REDUCE THE COST OF RECYCLING.Money compost site is open from April through
During this past fall's election season, The City needs to balance the rights tened,three feet by three feet at the largest. to cover the cost of curbside recycling November.This site is one of four in the
as I walked from home to home along of landlords and tenants with those of In the meantime,to the extent you are Please do NOT recycle pizza boxes,paper comes from a County grant(22 percent), County that accepts trees and shrubs as
the campaign trail here in Arden Hills, resident homeowners.One important way aware of a rental property that may be cups or plates,refrigerated or frozen food money received from value of materials well as yard waste.Hours and other infor-
one common concern I heard from many the City can improve the situation for in violation of local ordinances,please boxes,among others. recycled,and a special property tax assess- mation on the County programs is avail-
residents was with regard to the increase all involved is to enforce the City codes express your concerns to City Hall or the ment($40.65 in 2011). It is in our hands to able at local libraries and on the County
in residential rental property in our City. and ordinances.In Arden Hills,we have Ramsey County Sheriff's Office.Renting BOTTLES AND CANS includes steel and alu- reduce this cost.Recycle as much as you website.Please note that yard waste is
Due to the downturn in the economy,more ordinances that cover most,if not all,of property in Arden Hills is a right of the minum cans,foil,foil trays,juice boxes, reasonably can,and the cost will go down specifically banned from trash.
homes in Arden Hills are being rented. the concerns of residents detailed above. property owner,but it is only a right if glass bottles and jars,and plastic bottles for all of us.
The primary concern of the people I talked In order to enforce these ordinances, the City codes and ordinances are con- with a 1 or 2 recycling mark.Please rinse HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE will be col-
to was that many,but certainly not all, Arden Hills has a program that requires formed to properly.I would appreciate if and remove caps and lids,and flatten large WANT TO DROP IT OFF?A drop-off site lected in Arden Hills during May and July
rental properties are not well maintained: a landlord to register residential rental you would contact me directly with any milk containers.Items that cannot be re- managed by Eureka Recycling is hosted 2011.Collection days are Friday(10 a.m.
garbage cans are not stored promptly, property.A related article ir,this news- suggestions you have regarding residential cycled with this group include plastic tubs by Veolia Environmental Services.Any- to 6 p.m.)and Saturday(9 a.m.to 4 p.m.)
yards are not carefully mowed and letter by our Community Development rental property in Arden Hills. (like yogurt),produce or deli containers, one can bring sorted recycling materials to at 1352 Ben Franklin Drive,just north of
weeded,and houses seem run down due to Director details the requirements of this plastic toys,dishes or cookware,window the drop-off for free.Veolia is located at the Public Works facility.
general neglect and disrepair.In addition, important program.When the City knows Enjoy the summer;it does not last long glass,aerosol cans,scrap metal,and motor 309 Como Avenue(Como&Minnehaha),
due to the proximity of Bethel University who the landlord and the tenants are,we enough! oil containers. St.Paul.For hours and more information, year-round collection takes place in St.
and Northwestern College,homes are can take action to enforce the City codes call 651-487-8546.In addition to standard Paul at 5 Empire Drive.Hazardous waste
often rented to students.Student rentals and ordinances. &000�0 /40/ht6a
CLOTHES AND LINENS can also be left for recyclables,Veolia accepts brush,tires, includes anything in a container marked
involve an additional concern when more recycling if they are packed in a sturdy appliances,and electronics,for a fee. Caution,Warning,Danger,or Poison.Ex-
than four students are living in a house- The City's code enforcement personnel Fran Holmes,Councilmember plastic bag marked"Clothes&Linens." amples include:paint,thinners,solvents,
hold,and when more than four cars are in and the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office ZERO-WASTE is a specialty of Eureka adhesives,sealants,aerosol cans,automo-
the driveway,both of which are in viola- are working with those landlords and ten- Summer hours at City Hall Want to know more? Recycling.Contact the company for tive products,items with mercury,some
tion of city ordinances. ants who may not understand the City's information on reuse composting see
Tuesday,May 31-Friday, For current details on acceptable P g( cleaning products,recreational products
rules to become compliant with them. Y+ Y y,September 2 ptable materials, next column),waste reduction,and more. such as rechargeable and lithium batteries,
As your elected official,one of my In addition,if students are involved,the Office check the Eureka Recycling annual flyer Y Eureka is happy to help residents as well and lawn and garden chemicals.No busi-
p ry p City g g 7:30 a.m.-5 m.,Monday-Thursday Thursda or its website:
rima responsibilities is to listen to the Ci is working together with Bethel and P• Y- Y as businesses. ness waste is accepted.Please note that
concerns of residents,and do what I can to Northwestern personnel to inform stu- 7:30-11:30 a.m.,Friday www.eurekarecycling.org
Public Works empty containers are not accepted-they
improve residential life in Arden Hills.To dents of their rights and responsibilities 40 IN OUR PARKS this year you will find new should go in the trash.
our residents,most of whom take pride in as tenants in Arden Hills.The City is also 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m.,Monday-Thursday recycling bins donated by Ramsey County.
their property and want their neighbors to researching the rental policies of other cit- 6:30-10:30 a.m.,Friday The only condition for having these bins is
Arden Hills Service Directory News from around the town Benchmarks: a review of recent City Council action
1245 west Highway 96 Summer adult programs offered
Arden Hills, AN 55112-5734 March 14, 2011 Approved motion authorizing one rehabilitate sewer Lift Station 13 and
•Did you know the City's Parks and Recreation Department offers adult Adopted the amended 5-Year Equip- percent cost-of-living allowance in- to diagnose and repair operational Office Hours ment Capital Improvement Plan(5-0) crease for regular full time,non-union problems at Lift Stations 5 and 8.
programming? h'employees,
City em to ,effective January 8 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. P Y ar1' 1, (4-0)
Monday to Friday SAVE SOME MONEY Passed Resolution 2011-012 for 2011 (4-0)
declaring costs and preparing orders Adopted Resolution 2011-019
If you are age 55 or older,you can reduce your auto insurance premiums by taking the for the 20c Pavement aria Management Authorized the purchase of two Toro awarding 2011 sanitary sewer lining
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AARP Driver Safety Program.You do not have to be an AARP member nor buy your project to Insituform Technologies for
www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us auto insurance through AARP to receive this discount.Both the initial 8-hour class and Program(5-0) Z597 zero-turn lawnmowers for p roJ g
Sheriff and Fire Emergency the 4-hour refresher class are offered at City Hall. $29,923,as well as the sale of one $399,445($99,861 of this comes from
911 Passed Resolution 2011-013 to 2001 Toro Groundmaster lawnmower a Metropolitan Council Municipal
Sheriff(non-emergency) IMPROVE Youx HEALTH provide an assessment hearing for the (4-0) inflow and infiltration remediation
651-484-3366 2011 Pavement Management grant)(4-0)
The first Wednesday of each month a foot care clinic is offered at City Hall.A licensed
Fire(non-emergency) and insured healthcare nurse is available by appointment to provide foot care. Program(5-0) Denied Resolution 2011-018,which
651-633-2404 would have approved the final layout Tabled proposal to begin replacement
Water and Sewer Problems (2A)of I-694/Highway 51 and of existing water meter reader system
HAVE SOME Fury March 28, 2011 (Holden excused) for more research on how ion the old
(During non-business hours) stopped the mediation process(1-3 g
Arden Hills and Shoreview are working together to provide a variety of fun activities Approved Resolution 2011-011 system could be made to last 4 0
651-484-3366 accepting work and authorizing Holmes) Y ( - )
for adults.These include card games(500,bridge,cribbage),bingo,movies,cooking, p g S
Mayor: picnics,various activities and classes,and much more! final payment of$21,503 to Belair
David Grant 651-538-0747 Excavating for the Indian Oaks Court Approved Resolution 2011-016 au- Celebrating Arden H%//s%
Councilmembers: and maintenance project 4 0 thorizing a grant application for a path Mark your calendars.On Saturday,Septem-
GET SOME ExExcisE p p J ( - ) on Old Snelling Avenue from County ber 17,from 3 m.to
Brenda Holden 651-636-2987 g tY p•
Golf lessons are available for both juniors(ages 9-15)and adults(ages 16 and up).In dusk,the City will again
Fran Holmes 651-631-1866 addition,adult sport leagues are offered every spring and summer. Approved payment No. 5 of$47,850 Road E to County Road E2(4-0)
Nick Tamble 612-819-7995 to Schifsky and Sons,Inc. for 2010 hold its fall festival at
Ed Werner 651-636-2546 Denied Resolution 2011-017 authoriz- Tony Schmidt Regional
More information about the City's adult programs is available in the 2011 Spring/Sum- pavement management work(4-0)
ing a grant application for a path on Park on the shore of
mer Parks&Recreation Guide that was mailed to your home and on the City's website.
CityAdministrator: Lexington Avenue from Ingerson Park Lake Johanna.Come
You can also call City Hall for information. Approved the appointment of Don
Patrick Klaers 651-792-7810 to County Road E(0-4) enjoy the food,youth
Messerly to the Parks Trails and activities,music,art,
Communications Committee: �
Bill outlines stadium funding site-selection process Recreation Committee(4-0) Authorized spending up to$28,000 games,fireworks,and more.Watch the City
Arlene Mitchell,editor;Kristine Approved 2010-2012 agreement for to engage Bolton and Menk for website and this newsletter for more infor-
Goodrich;Brenda Holden;Lois Rem A site has yet to be determined but a bill to fund a new public sports stadium was intro- law enforcement services(4-0) engineering services to design,bid, mation as it becomes available.
Council Liaison: Nick Tamble duced at the State Capitol.A portion of the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant and oversee construction activities to
Staff Liaison: Becky Brazys is one of three sites under consideration for a new stadium which would be home to the
Desktop Publisher: Mary Nosek Minnesota Vikings.The existing Metrodome site and an area in and/or around the Min- Rental registration deadline is June 30
neapolis Farmer's Market are the other contemplated sites.Ramsey County is studying
Council meetings are held at City Hall the pros and cons of a stadium in Arden Hills.The City is cooperating with the study he Arden Hills City Council Owners who live in the same unit with the You may receive a letter that asks you to
on the second and last Monday of the but isn't taking any further action or devoting any additional resources until it receives has approved an ordinance that tenant are not required to register with the register even if you are not renting your
month at 7 p.m.Meetings are televised a more definitive proposal. Trequires residential rental proper- City. property. This happens when a property is
ties to register with the City. This action listed as a possible rental property because
the Planning Commissioonn are televised A plan to fund a stadium was introduced at the State Legislature in April In the bill
live on Cable Channel Meetings of is part of the City's initiative to maintain Rental property owners must renew their it has been classified by Ramsey County
at 6:30 p.m.on the first Wednesday sponsored by Republican Legislators Julie Rosen and Morrie Lanning,the Vikings, more accurate records of who to con- annual registration by June 30 of each as non-homestead,or because the owner
after the first Monday of the month. State,and host county and/or city all would help fund the stadium.The Vikings must tact in case of an emergency or code year.Property owners will be asked to pro- name does not match the homestead name.
Playbacks of City meetings begin the pay a third of the stadium capital costs,plus any cost overruns.The city or county that violation,to provide better educational vide their name,address,phone number, If you receive a letter but your property
morning after the meeting and continue would host the stadium would have to come up with approximately another third.The resources for property owners and ten- birth date,and driver's license/identifica- is not being rented,you do not need to
every day until the next City meeting. city county levy p ants,and to track rental trends in the com- tion number. If the roe is owned b register and there is no fee. However,
bill authorizes the ci or coup to le a half-percent sales tax increase without voter property riY� Y g
Pla backs are at 3 a.m. 11 a.m. and approval.The local host government also could increase sales tax on specific items
munity. The program does not currently a business or if the owner lives outside you will need to complete the Residential
Y include inspection or licensing compo- the seven-county metropolitan area,the Rental Registration Unit Exemption form
7 .m.Monday through Friday,and 7 such as food,liquor,lodging,and Vikings tickets.For its third,the State also could
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x nents,although the City may consider owner must appoint a local agent who can and send it back to the City so that we can
impose sales tax increases on some purchases,including sorts memorabilia and luxury a.m.,2 p.m.,and 10 casts,
on Saturday p p g p adding them in the future. be contacted. update our records.
and Sunday.For web casts,visit stadium suites.
www.ctvl5.org. The residential rental program applies to The$40 annual registration fee per rented For more information,please contact City
While the bill doesn't designate a stadium site,it sets forth asite-selection process.A p gr pp g p
Arden Hills Notes is the official news- Governor-appointed board would gather bids,select a site and acquire the land.The bill all rented single-family homes,duplexes, dwelling unit covers the cost of imple- Hall at 651-792-7800 or visit our website
letter of the City of Arden Hills,an sets a February 2012 deadline,but the governor may authorize a three-month extension. triplexes,and four-plexes. If you are menting,maintaining,and enforcing the at www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us/rentalhousing.
equal-opportunity employer. Check www.leg.state.mn.us for updates. renting to a relative,or if your property is program. The penalty for failing to regis-
classified as a"relative homestead,"you ter a property is$80.
are still required to register the property
2 if you are not also living at the home. 3