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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – JANUARY 9, 2023 3 Councilmember Rousseau suggested this matter being further discussed at a future work session prior to making any changes. Mayor Grant agreed with this suggestion. Councilmember Monson appreciated the fact the Council would be revisiting this language. She explained she did not support the Council taking public comment for every item on the agenda, but rather public comments should be taken during Public Inquiries and at Public Hearings. Mayor Grant stated tonight the Council would be hearing from the public. He explained he would open the meeting for comments to those in attendance first, and then would ask for comments from those attending the meeting virtually via Zoom. 4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS A. Oaths of Office – David Grant, Emily Rousseau, Tena Monson and Tom Fabel City Clerk Hanson administered the Oaths of Office to Mayor David Grant and Councilmembers Rousseau, Monson and Fabel. Mayor Grant stated this was a unique swearing in ceremony as there were four Councilmembers being sworn in. He thanked all of the voters for participating in the recent election. He explained he represented the youngest to the oldest and the richest to the poorest members of the community. He pledged to work on behalf of all members of the community in order to lead the City forward. He thanked Councilmembers Holmes, Scott and Radziej for their service to the City of Arden Hills. He commented on the developments, expansions and upgrades that were completed with the past Council by working together. He discussed the developments the Council would be considering in the coming year. He noted the Council would now be televising their Council worksession meetings. He thanked the community again for their continued support and stated he was proud to serve as the City of Arden Hills Mayor. 2. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL Mayor Grant asked for comments from the public and asked that residents keep their comments respectful and succinct. Linda Swanson, 1124 Ingerson Road, stated resident Gregg Larson may believe the Council doesn’t like public participation that is not aligned with their views. She noted when the Ingerson Road residents brought forward roadway at the time when Gregg Larson was a City Councilmember, he was one of the Councilmembers that did not listen to their comments. She knew she could come before the current Council and speak her mind. She discussed how strongly she felt about Arden Hills. She commented on the recent campaigns and stated she was appalled by how one of the Councilmembers conducted themselves. She reported she was disappointed by the misinformation that was provided to the public. She indicated she was born and raised in South Minneapolis and moved to Arden Hills 30 years ago because she wanted a quiet environment with friendly neighbors. She explained she did not want to live in a community with sidewalks. She understood the community voted in three new Councilmembers, but the