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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 26, 2023 12 <br /> and liquor stores would now be allowed. He reported the original vision for this site was a <br /> corporate campus that would bring a substantial employment base. He encouraged the Council to <br /> not forget about the need to generate jobs within this project. He indicated this property was ideal <br /> for a corporate campus. He noted he would be voting to support this motion for timing purposes <br /> only. <br /> The motion carried 3-1 (Councilmember Holden opposed). <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a <br /> motion to authorize staff to publish a Summary Ordinance of 2023-006 for <br /> Planning Case 23-011. The motion carried (4-0). <br /> 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> None. <br /> 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> Councilmember Monson commented on the importance of having daycare centers that were <br /> close to home. She explained this should be kept in mind when considering the zoning in TCAAP. <br /> Councilmember Monson explained she attended the League of Minnesota Cities Conference in <br /> Duluth last week. She noted there was a lot of talk surrounding cannabis, sustainability and <br /> climate action plans. <br /> Councilmember Monson discussed how she was serving on the JDA and was available to <br /> discuss this project. She reiterated that Councilmember Fabel was not the sole voice nor the sole <br /> vote for this project for the City. <br /> Councilmember Fabel thanked Councilmember Monson for this statement. He noted he was <br /> available to discuss TCAAP with residents. He explained many major projects are attended only <br /> by staff members and it has always been this way, but this project happens to have two elected <br /> officials attending these meetings as well. He commented on how this make up was helping to <br /> move this project along and has nothing to do with concealing anything. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked staff to explain how the City addressed properties that were not <br /> being properly maintained. <br /> City Administrator Perrault commented on the citation and abatement processes that could be <br /> pursued by the City. <br /> Councilmember Holden discussed the State of the City events the Council has held over the past <br /> several years and noted the events held in the evening were not well attended. She reported a new <br /> venue was used last year and thought this affected attendance. <br /> Councilmember Holden explained she did not believe it was true she has the same level of <br /> access to information as Councilmember Fabel and Councilmember Monson with respect to the <br />