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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – JULY 22, 2019 2 <br /> <br />Jim Quitter, 4615 Prior Avenue North, indicated he has lived in Arden Hills for the past 39 years <br />in Arden Manor. He stated it was his opinion the citizens and taxpayers in Arden Manor are <br />treated like second class citizens. He explained the postal service has deemed the City newsletter <br />will no longer be delivered the Arden Manor residents. He requested the Council work with the <br />residents in Arden Manor to resolve this issue. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant stated he thought this issue had been resolved and he apologized for the <br />misunderstanding. He reported that no one in Arden Hills was a second-class citizen and he <br />apologized for the situation. He directed staff to research the issue and report back to the City <br />Council. <br /> <br />Gary Hovind, 4117 James Circle, stated he has lived in Arden Hills for 30+ years. He asked <br />when his street would be completed. He questioned why two shut offs were placed in each yard. <br />He inquired why White Bear Lake taxes were less than Arden Hills’ taxes. He asked if he could <br />put a metal roof on his house if he were to reroof his home. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant encouraged Mr. Hovind to be in touch with City staff in order to have these <br />questions answered. <br /> <br />Gregg Larson, 3377 North Snelling Avenue, explained the Council had adopted new language <br />regarding public inquiries that banned residents from commenting on pending litigation. He <br />questioned when the Council made this decision as there was no documentation for the change. <br />He asked who would draft this language and inquired how the Council could ban words. He <br />believed the Council had created a gag order. He recommended the Council allow the public to <br />speak and that the City Attorney advise the Council accordingly. He explained the Council could <br />refuse to discuss litigation and can claim attorney/client privilege. He stated there was no <br />justification for banning residents from discussing pending litigation. He questioned if the Council <br />would ban residents from writing to the City regarding the litigation. He asked if the Council <br />wanted to know what residents truly think. He concluded that the Council was afraid of citizens <br />who disagreed with the Council. He questioned why the Council was so lacking in confidence <br />that it was seeking to quiet citizens and take away free speech. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated she was feeling personally attacked by these comments. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant agreed Mr. Larson had crossed the line with his comments. <br /> <br />Mr. Larson questioned where he had crossed the line stating he had not mentioned any names or <br />stated anything personal. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant indicated Mr. Larson had made several personal attacks by the characterization of <br />the Council. He asked Mr. Larson to take a seat at this time. <br /> <br />Mr. Larson stated he would like to finish his comments. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant requested Mr. Larson to take a seat and called for a five-minute recess. <br />Mayor Grant recessed the City Council meeting at 7:16 p.m. <br />
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