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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 13, 2023 18 City Attorney Jamnik advised with the exception of a tie, then the Mayor can make an appointment. Councilmember Fabel asked if the amended Ordinance would allow the Mayor to have the same legal authority as all of the other Councilmembers. City Attorney Jamnik stated that is correct. He also commented the motion on the table was for the Ordinance and did not include publication of the summary ordinance. Councilmember Holden inquired if the Mayor has ever taken away the City Council's right to vote for committee and commission appointments in the past. City Attorney Jamnik reported he did not recall there being a disagreement between the Mayor and the City Councilmembers in the past. Mayor Grant asked if there was anything in State Statute that says the City cannot come up with its own operating rules and policies, as long as they do not violate State Statute. City Attorney Jamnik stated this was correct. Mayor Grant commented in the past when he worked with the Council to bring forward recommendations, he has always brought those back to the Council for consideration. City Attorney Jamnik reported this has been the Mayor's practice since he began working for the City in 2013. Mayor Grant explained this action was a carve out of Mayoral privilege. He stated there was nothing wrong with having Mayoral privilege within City Code. Councilmember Fabel called the question. A roll call vote was taken. The motion to adopt Ordinance 2023-001 Amending Chapter 2, Section 220, Subsections 220.01 and 220.03 carried 3-2 (Councilmember Holden and Mayor Grant opposed). MOTION: Councilmember Fabel moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to Authorize publication of a Summary Ordinance. Mayor Grant requested a friendly amendment to the summary ordinance stating the third clause should read all appointments should be made by the City Council. Councilmember Fabel stated he accepted this amendment. Councilmember Monson stated she supported this amendment as well. A roll call vote was taken. The amended motion to adopt Ordinance 2023-001 Amending Chapter 2, Section 220, Subsections 220.01 and 220.03 carried 3-2 as amended carried 4-1 (Councilmember Holden opposed).