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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JANUARY 11, 2021 10 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Scott congratulated and thanked all volunteer Commission members for their service to the City of Arden Hills. He reported Paul Vijums would be serving as the Planning Commission Chair for 2021, Dan Erickson would continue as Chair of the Economic Development Commission and John Van Valkenburg would serve as the Chair of the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC). He thanked Nick Gehrig for serving as the Chair of the Planning Commission and wished him well in the future. He thanked Rich Straumann and Nancy O'Malley for their service to the community as members of the PTRC. Councilmember Scott congratulated Councilmember Holden and Councilmember McClung on their reelection to the Arden Hills City Council. Councilmember Scott reported he attended a virtual Town Hall meeting last week with State legislators. He expressed concern with how legislators were being targeted by extremist groups. Councilmember Scott commended the State of Minnesota for its election integrity and for the tremendous voter turnout year after year. He commented further on the voting process and stated he was proud of the State's entire election process. Councilmember Holmes congratulated Councilmember Holden and Councilmember McClung on their reelection. Councilmember Holmes stated new perspective senior living was considered by the Planning Commission at their January meeting for the Bethel Pine Tree Drive property. She encouraged the Council to contact staff if interested in reviewing the materials board. Councilmember Holmes commented the Council received a response from the County regarding the letter that was sent concerning Lake Johanna Boulevard. She requested this response be discussed at a future worksession meeting. Councilmember Holden supported the Council further discussion the letter from the County. Mayor Grant requested staff place the letter from the County on a future worksession agenda. He asked that this letter also be sent to Rich Stroman and John Van Valkenburg. Mayor Grant stated on Wednesday he would be attending a virtual meeting where he would be informed on the Federal COVID status.