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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—NOVEMBER 21, 2022 5 <br /> Councilmember Radziej commented if remote meetings were put in place, City staff could then <br /> monitor the usage and the Council could reevaluate the situation in one year. <br /> Further discussion ensued regarding how State Statute addresses remote meetings. <br /> Mayor Grant indicated he could support the City spending $200 for a new camera in order to <br /> support remote meetings. However, he would like to set a limit as to the number of members <br /> from a Commission that could attend remotely. <br /> City Administrator Perrault commented he did not believe the City would be able to limit the <br /> number of members that could attend remotely. <br /> Councilmember Holden reiterated the fact that if someone wished to attend a meeting remotely, <br /> they would have to go to a public place and would not be allowed to call in from their home. <br /> Councilmember Holmes explained she did not support the City moving to remote meetings. <br /> Councilmember Radziej suggested this topic be further discussed in January of 2023 with the <br /> new City Councilmembers and that the City Attorney be in attendance at this meeting. <br /> City Administrator Perrault summarized the comments from the Council noting there was not <br /> support to move to remote meetings at this time and noted staff would bring this matter back to <br /> the Council for further discussion in the new year. <br /> E. Council Tracker <br /> City Administrator Perrault provided the Council with an update on the Council Tracker. <br /> 2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES <br /> Councilmember Radziej stated he attended a business meeting this week with the North Twin <br /> Cities Chamber. <br /> Councilmember Holmes commented on the recent Metro Cities meeting she attended. <br /> Councilmember Holmes recommended the City have an Ordinance to address campers parked in <br /> front yards. <br /> Councilmember Holmes requested a crossing guard or police be placed at the Safe Routes to <br /> School crossing to Valentine Elementary Hills School. She stated this was a public safety concern. <br /> Mayor Grant suggested staff speak with school administration to encourage them to have <br /> crossing guards at the Safe Routes to School street crossing. <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated she believed Community Development Director Jagoe needed <br /> somebody more experienced helping her. <br />