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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 24, 2020 7 <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported he could have a letter in the <br />mail by Wednesday or Thursday of this week. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden questioned if there would be a way for staff to verify if businesses have <br />already received other grants or Paycheck Protection Program. She stated she wanted the City’s <br />grant funds to go to the businesses that were truly in need. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported as part of the application <br />process, the applicants are asked to submit information regarding other grants they have received, <br />whether approved or denied. He explained the City understood that businesses may have applied <br />for multiple grants at one time and may not have heard back on these grants. He noted the City <br />would do its best to take this information into consideration. <br /> <br />MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a <br />motion to adopt Resolution #2020-035 – Establishing a Small Business <br />Emergency Assistance Grant Program in Response to COVID-19. A roll call <br />vote was taken. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott commented this grant would not replace lost revenue but rather would <br />assist with COVID-19 related expenses. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported this was the case. <br /> <br />The motion carried (5-0). <br /> <br />B. Discussion of a Chicken Ordinance <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung stated he has heard from a lot of residents that would like to provide <br />public input on this topic. He recommended the Council consider a restrictive Ordinance such as <br />Bloomington or Shoreview with respect to chickens. He suggested a public input meeting be held <br />in order to gain additional feedback from Arden Hills residents. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes agreed stating she had received a great deal of feedback from the public <br />regarding chickens. She suggested a public hearing or forum type meeting be held in order to <br />gather this input. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant stated the Council was split on this matter. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden suggested the Council discuss a potential chicken Ordinance further at <br />the next work session. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott commented he was willing to listen to additional discussion on this topic. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant recommended this item be placed on the next work session agenda. <br /> <br />10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br />