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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – NOVEMBER 19, 2018 7 <br /> <br />language between what was presented to the Council at a work session and what was stated in the <br />terms and conditions of the information sent to residents. SLWA did respond and removed the <br />incorrect language from their terms and conditions. An example of the incorrect language has <br />been provided. Following the removal of the language from the terms and conditions, SLWA has <br />reached out to the City regarding their fall marketing campaign. Per previous discussions, the City <br />has approval for any marketing materials. The marketing materials have been provided for <br />Council’s review. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden expressed frustration with the fact the next letter was still open to <br />interpretation and explain better what the insurance would cover. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes believed the whole situation was horrible and encouraged the City to <br />get out of this agreement as soon as possible. She expressed frustration with the wording that was <br />used on the letters and how it was misleading to residents. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden agreed the approach that was taken was unfair to the residents of Arden <br />Hills. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes recommended the partnership be dissolved due to the fact SLWA did <br />not take a soft sell approach. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott stated he did not like any bit of this either. <br /> <br />City Administrator Perrault asked if staff should work with SLWA to revise the letter or work <br />to terminate the agreement. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes supported the letter being revised at this time. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott questioned if this was a matter that should be referred to the State <br />Attorney General’s office. He supported language being added to the letter stating: This is an <br />advertisement. <br /> <br />F. Council Comments and Public Hearing Process <br /> <br />Mayor Grant encouraged the Council to focus on staying on topic with their Council Comments. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes agreed that Council Comments were becoming too lengthy and off <br />topic. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding topics that would be acceptable and unacceptable during <br />Council Comments. The Council requested Mayor Grant work his way up and down the dais in <br />different ways in order to allow different Councilmembers to speak first. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant stated he would like Council Comments to be shared for the good of the Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott indicated Council Comments was also a good way to share information <br />with the public.