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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 22, 2021 6 <br /> Community Development Director/City Planner Mrosla stated the amount of time he spent <br /> working on the recycling program for the City generally was between 10 and 20 hours per year <br /> Mayor Grant stated he would like to see the Council make an amendment to the motion so <br /> formal action can be taken on this matter. <br /> AMENDMENT: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to <br /> amend the Job description removing all recycling program duties from <br /> the City Planner's Job description. <br /> A roll call vote was taken. The amendment carried (5-0). <br /> A roll call vote was taken. The amended motion to authorize staff to begin the <br /> recruitment process for a City Planner, with the understanding two <br /> Councilmembers would be participating in the process and that recycling <br /> duties would be removed from the Job description carried (5-0). <br /> 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> None. <br /> 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> Mayor Grant thanked Community Development Manager/City Planner Mike Mrosla for all of <br /> his efforts on behalf of the City of Arden Hills. He stated Mr. Mrosla would be missed but wished <br /> him the best in his new venture. <br /> Mayor Grant congratulated Interim Director David Swearingen for passing his PE exam. <br /> Mayor Grant discussed the email he received from Mr. Mills regarding Boston Scientific. He <br /> explained he walked the trails around Building 14 this past weekend. He encouraged the entire <br /> Council to walk this trail. <br /> Councilmember Holden commented on the letter staff was drafting regarding the Boston <br /> Scientific expansion. She requested Mr. Mrosla provide this letter to the entire City Council. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated during the campaign season something happened with a <br /> candidate and there was a misunderstanding that the City of Arden Hills would not allow solar <br /> panels or solar resources. She explained the City Council was all for solar panels and solar energy. <br /> She recommended some sort of statement be placed on the City's website to make this clear. <br /> Councilmember Holmes indicated that an article would be placed in an upcoming newsletter <br /> regarding the fact that Arden Hills was solar friendly. <br /> Councilmember Holmes commended Interim Director Swearingen on his efforts to pass the PE <br /> exam and wished Community Development Manager/City Planner Mike Mrosla all the best in his <br /> new venture. <br />