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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JANUARY 9, 2023 29 meets once a month. He explained he supported the Council interviewing all of the JDA Chair applicants, noting this was done in the past. Councilmember Monson supported this recommendation. A roll call vote was taken. The motion to begin the application process for the JDA Chair position carried (5-0). E. Mayor Pro-Tem Appointment City Administrator Perrault stated this item was brought forward by Councilmember Fabel. Councilmember Fabel stated annually, the City Council must appoint a Mayor Pro-Tem to perform the duties of the Mayor during the absence or disqualification of the Mayor or in the case of a vacancy in the office of the Mayor. The resolution would appoint Emily Rousseau to the role for 2023 following Council approval. MOTION: Councilmember Fabel moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to adopt a Resolution appointing Emily Rousseau as the Mayor Pro-Tem for 2023. Councilmember Rosseau asked how long the City Council has been appointing the Mayor Pro- Tem on an annual basis. City Administrator Perrault reported this action was taken on an annual basis as long as the City has been incorporated. Councilmember Holden questioned how long Councilmember Rousseau has been active in City government. Councilmember Rousseau indicated she has been in City government for six days now. Mayor Grant stated it was his choice to have Councilmember Holden continue as Mayor Pro- Tem due to the fact she has a number of years of experience in City government. He indicated he would be fine choosing a different Councilmember a year from now, but for this year he supported Councilmember Holden. He explained the other aspect of this was, historically, his attendance was very good. Councilmember Rousseau reported the City's new policy would allow for Councilmembers and the Mayor to attend meetings remotely. She indicated her interest with this position was due to her being able to fill a role when agility was needed. She supported this position rotating on a yearly basis for continuity purposes. Mayor Grant stated he would have done this next year. He asked if the emergency operations manual had been distributed to the new Councilmembers.