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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – JANUARY 13, 2020 6 <br />The amended motion carried (5-0). <br />E. Motion to Authorize the Appointment of the Public Works Director/City <br />Engineer <br />Councilmember Holden stated one of the reasons the City used to have a City Engineer and an <br />Assistant City Engineer was to allow the City to complete projects in-house. She expressed <br />concern with the fact that staff was still sending projects out for bids when Arden Hills had an <br />engineer to complete this work. <br />Mayor Grant reported it was indicated the City would be pulling more projects in-house with <br />new staff going forward. <br />MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a <br />motion to Authorize the Appointment of Todd Blomstrom to the position of <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer. The motion carried (5-0). <br />8. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br />None. <br />9. NEW BUSINESS <br />None. <br />10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br />None. <br />11. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br />Councilmember Scott wished everyone a Happy New Year. He commented on the importance <br />of the 2020 census and encouraged all residents to stand up and be counted. <br />Councilmember Scott thanked all of the Commission and Committee volunteers for serving the <br />community in a dedicated manner. He then welcomed Public Works Director/City Engineer <br />Blomstrom to the City of Arden Hills. <br />Councilmember McClung wished everyone a Happy New Year and stated he was happy to be <br />back from his surgery that occurred in December. <br />Councilmember McClung welcomed Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom to the <br />City. <br />Councilmember McClung commented on the upcoming election and encouraged residents to get <br />involved in the presidential primary. He noted the City had approved new polling locations and <br />this information would be sent out to residents.