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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – JANUARY 9, 2023 22 sitting Councilmembers to understand the work that had been done on this project. She asked if the Mayor had been contacted by Councilmember Fabel. Mayor Grant indicated he had never been contacted by Councilmember Fabel. Councilmember Holden stated she was frustrated by the lies that were being spread. She questioned how Councilmember Fabel heard from a private mediator that the City Council failed to negotiate. She reported this mediator could not speak to a private citizen about a confidential mediation. She explained if this occurred, the mediator should lose his job. She stated that for the record, the City did reach an agreement during mediation. Councilmember Fabel clarified for the record that he never stated the mediator told him anything. Councilmember Holden reported this information was disclosed by Councilmember Fabel during the debate. She encouraged him to rewatch the debate. She reiterated that the City Council had reached an agreement with the County during mediation. She explained the proposal was not anything the Council wanted or liked, but the City Council wanted to move the TCAAP forward. She noted the Council accepted the proposal from the County. She asked the City Attorney how long it was before the County changed their mind on this proposal. City Attorney Jamnik stated he did not recall. Councilmember Holden indicated the City has had Mayoral Privilege in place for the past 20+ years. She explained she was extremely disappointed with the motion on the table. Mayor Grant read a section of City Code 220 Sub. 14, which read the Mayor shall appoint a Councilmember to serve as a liaison to each Board, Commission or Committee or other appointed body. He reported he met with each Councilmember in December, including the new Councilmembers, and asked them their preference. He indicated he cannot facilitate everyone getting their preference, but in terms of organization of the City he wants the very best people in the positions that provide positive benefit to the City. He explained this was what he did through his proposed appointments. However, the motion on the table strips him of his ability to make any committee or commission appointments. He stated when this power is stripped the decision will be made by this body, which will lead to 3-2 votes. Councilmember Holden called the question. A roll call vote was taken. The motion to temporarily suspend Mayoral Privilege as it relates to the Mayor’s authority to make appointments to City Committees and Commissions as outlined in Chapter 2 of the City’s Ordinance carried 3-2 (Councilmember Holden and Mayor Grant opposed). C. Rescind JDA Appointments City Administrator Perrault stated at the request of Councilmember Fabel, this item has been brought forward. In December, the City Council voted to extend the terms of Brian Holmes