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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JANUARY 9, 2023 27 Councilmember Holden questioned when the City had hostilities with the County. City Attorney Jamnik reported there have been disagreements, but he could not characterize the disagreements. Councilmember Holden cautioned the new Councilmembers from believing everything the County was telling them, because it was not all truth. She explained she was very upset by the new Councilmembers and the fact they were stating the developer begged the City for 1900 units for six months. She stated she spoke with the County, the consultants and City staff regarding this matter and this was not true. She encouraged the new Councilmembers to stop spreading misinformation. She understood why the County did not want to work with the Mayor, it was because he would hold them accountable, knowing he would work for the best interests of the City and not just to settle a deal. Councilmember Fabel called the question. Mayor Grant clarified that the motion would be appoint Councilmember Fabel, Councilmember Monson and alternate Councilmember Rousseau to the JDA. A roll call vote was taken. The motion to appoint Tena Monson (Commissioner), Thomas Fabel (Commissioner) and Emily Rousseau (Alternate Commissioner) to the Joint Development Authority through December 31, 2024 carried 3-2 (Councilmember Holden and Mayor Grant opposed). Mayor Grant questioned how Councilmember Fabel wanted to proceed with the JDA Chair. Councilmember Fabel reported he amended his motion per Councilmember Monson's comments and withdrew the appointment for the JDA Chair. Councilmember Monson asked if the Council needed to make a motion on the process that would be followed for the JDA Chair. City Attorney Jamnik stated the December appointments have been rescinded and the Council could discuss this process further at a future work session or the Council could discuss the process this evening. Councilmember Rousseau supported the Council further discuss this matter at a future work session. Councilmember Monson stated she would like to make a motion to get the application process started for the JDA Chair position. MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Fabel seconded a motion to begin the application process for the JDA Chair position. Councilmember Fabel suggested applications be collected for the next two weeks.