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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 13, 2023 11 MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as amended and to authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (5-0). 8. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS A. Motion To Approve Payment For The Ramsey County Lexington Avenue Reconstruction Project (Ramsey County Cooperative Agreement PUBW- 02007) Councilmember Holden reported the City received $500,000 in funding from the State. She thanked Representative Kelly Moller and Senator Jason Isaacson for their assistance with this funding. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to Approve Payment For The Ramsey County Lexington Avenue Reconstruction Project (Ramsey County Cooperative Agreement PUBW- 02007). A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (5-0). B. Motion To Approve Recruitment Of Communications Coordinator Councilmember Holden asked if the promises to put together the Communication Committee would happen. She understood the committee used to work on the newsletter and electronic media on behalf of the City. She questioned if the City should be recruiting a Communications Coordinator at this time. Mayor Pro Tem Rousseau stated she believed a Communications Committee would be valuable to the City. However, she understood a great deal of time was spent on the newsletter and she wondered if this should be the responsibility of residents. She suggested any Communications Committee would serve in an advisory manner. Councilmember Holden said so the comms committee would only be rubber stamping staff communications. Councilmember Fabel explained staff is seeking authorization to recruit a full time Communications Coordinator. He stated he supported staff s recommendation. He reported as the Council liaison to the Communications Committee he would like to take the opportunity to participate in the interviews for this position. Mayor Grant requested further information on how the City recruits and hires individuals. City Administrator Perrault commented a year or two ago the Council amended the way they conduct recruitments. He explained Councilmember Fabel was correct and if a Councilmember wanted to sit in on an interview, now was the time to amend the motion and make the request. Councilmember Monson stated she supported staff and the need for a Communications Coordinator. She wanted to be sure the City had a professional that was communicating information to the public as the TCAAP site develops.