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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 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 IOC and he was told nothing had been provided. For this reason, he recommended Items 1013 and 1OC 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, because she was not asked. 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 lOB 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. He noted that Councilmembers that wish to speak about an item should be allowed to speak. He indicated he did not understand why Councilmembers should not be able to speak up on issues. He said that he has stated publicly that if a Councilmember wants something put on an agenda, he will place the item on an agenda. 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 10C 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 1013 and IOC 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 had been called and staff had no further information on these matters. He noted staff had not been asked to prepare. He recommended these topics be addressed at a subsequent meeting. Councilmember Holden contacted the City Engineer asking to prepare and he stated he also had issues.