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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — FEBRUARY 18, 2020 3 B. State of the City Update City Administrator Perrault stated the Council selected Land O'Lakes as the preferred venue for this year's State of the City address, and, after learning about the event accommodations, decided to hold the event on Thursday, April 16, rather than Thursday, April 23. Staff is requesting direction from the City Council on the proposed list of topics and presenters. At the January 21, 2022 Council Work Session, the Council asked staff to include a legislative update as part of this year's event and he asked if the Council wanted to have one of our local representatives speak. He also asked if the Council wanted staff to extend an invitation for someone from the Arden Hills Foundation to speak. Councilmember Holden stated while it would be nice to have local legislators in attendance, she wanted the focus of the meeting to remain on Arden Hills. City Administrator Perrault asked if the Arden Hills Foundation should be invited. Councilmember Holmes supported this idea. Councilmember Holden requested the State of the City focus on the future of Arden Hills and the direction the City was heading. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla explained he could highlight the development coming to the City. Councilmember McClung reported he would not be able to attend the State of the City event and requested staff remove him from the agenda as a presenter. Councilmember Holmes and Councilmember Holden supported the City changing the meeting date in order to allow Councilmember McClung to be in attendance. Further discussion ensued regarding the layout for the State of the City at Land O'Lakes. Councilmember Holden commented it may be difficult for the City to find a new venue at this time if the meeting date were to change. Councilmember Scott did not support the Council seeking a new venue at this time, but could support a date change. City Administrator Perrault commented staff could speak with Land O'Lakes to see if there was another date where the full room was available and if not, the State of the City would be held on April 16t" with four members of the Council present. Deputy Clerk Trauba provided further comment on the size and layout of the room at Land O'Lakes and noted in the past postcards have been sent to all local businesses. Councilmember Holden stated she would like to have notices for the State of the City mailed to all residents and businesses in Arden Hills.