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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCILFEBRUARY 13, 2023 2 Councilmember Holden stated that no one on the Council requested anything from her prior to the meeting. Councilmember Fabel reported he requested information from staff regarding Items 1 OB and 1 OC and he was told nothing had been provided. For this reason, he recommended Items IOB and IOC be removed from the agenda and be placed on a future agenda when there was information available for the Council. He noted the Council discussed the roundabout extensively at their last meeting and the roundabout was approved. Councilmember Holden asked who staff contacted for information and which staff member told Councilmember Fabel that no information was available. City Administrator Perrault stated Councilmember Fabel asked him for information on Items 10B and IOC. He was told these items were for discussion purposes and there was no information to prepare at a staff level. Mayor Grant explained he had discussions with Councilmember Monson this afternoon. He reported Items 10B and 10C were discussion items only, there would be no motions. He commented further on the process that is followed to place items on the agenda and clarified again that Councilmember Holden was not looking to make any motions regarding the roundabout or TCAAP. Councilmember Fabel stated City Administrator Perrault would be presenting the TCAAP matter under Staff Comments and therefore he believed there was no reason to have Item IOC on the agenda. He understood the roundabout had been approved and under the rules of order any Councilmember voting against an item was not able to make motions for reconsideration. Councilmember Holden explained she was not seeking reconsideration for the roundabout but rather would like some facts presented to the entire Council. Councilmember Monson commented generally she did not have a problem having a discussion about an item, but stated it was difficult for her to feel prepared for a meeting when she does not have information prior to the meeting. She suggested Items 10B and 10C be considered at the Council work session next week. Councilmember Holden explained the Council has now spent more time discussing these matters than they would have if she was allowed to have them on the agenda as discussion items. Councilmember Fabel stated no witness has been called and staff had no further information on these matters. He recommended these topics be addressed at a subsequent meeting. Mayor Grant encouraged the Council to get beyond this. He explained he did not see any harm in the Council having this discussion item on the agenda. MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to approve the meeting agenda as amended, removing Items 7G and 7L for discussion as Items 8A and 8B.