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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — MAY 8, 2023 14 <br />Councilmember Holden anticipated the City held at least eight open houses during that time <br />span. <br />Mayor Grant reported this open house did not have to answer every question every resident in <br />Arden Hills had, but rather should serve as an informational forum for the public while also being <br />an opportunity for residents to provide input on the project. He stated he wanted to involve the <br />public and invite them into this process. <br />Councilmember Holden supported the Council coming together on the high points at a <br />worksession in order to bring this item forward to the public. <br />Councilmember Fabel called the question. <br />A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (5-0). <br />11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br />None. <br />12. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br />Councilmember Monson congratulated City Administrator Perrault on the birth of his third <br />daughter. She stated she was glad the City had parental leave in place for him. <br />Councilmember Monson explained she attended the Fire Appreciation Dinner. <br />Councilmember Fabel offered his congratulations to City Administrator Perrault and <br />commended him for his efforts on behalf of the community. <br />Councilmember Holden reported she attended the re -grand opening of the Cub Foods. She was <br />happy to see this grocery store thriving in the community. <br />Councilmember Holden stated buckthorn removal would be completed by ICWC again this year. <br />Councilmember Holden explained upgrades would be done at Arden Manor and Floral Park. <br />Councilmember Holden commented on the fire that occurred on Glen Paul. <br />Councilmember Holden reported the Starbuck's in Arden Hills became the first Starbuck's in <br />Minnesota to be the Military Family Center. She noted there were only 120 of these Starbuck's in <br />the United States. <br />Councilmember Holden indicated the City was considering having youth serving on its <br />Committees and Commissions. <br />Councilmember Rousseau explained she toured the Public Works Department with Public <br />Works Director Swearingen and the Public Works Supervisor. She thanked this department for <br />