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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JULY 24, 2023 7 Mayor Grant suggested this item be placed on a future worksession agenda. Councilmember Monson commented she was unable to attend the THC worksession. She explained she supported THC products being sold at tobacco licensed establishments. She recommended the Ordinance language be changed to support THC products being sold in the B2, B3 and Gateway Business Zoning Districts for retail plus service stations. Councilmember Monson discussed how important home businesses were and stated she supported the Council revisiting its language within City Code surrounding home businesses next year or in 2025. Councilmember Monson stated she was looking forward to the TCAAP community engagement in October. Councilmember Monson asked if the ICWC could help with weeding or other restoration work in the community. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported staff had projects scheduled for the ICWC work crews through the remainder of the year. However, if the Council had projects in mind, they could let staff know. Mayor Grant stated he attended the Penny Carnival at Perry Park. He thanked staff for their efforts in planning this event. Mayor Grant explained he attended the Committee and Commission volunteer appreciation picnic. He thanked all of the Committee Members and Commissioners for their dedicated service to the City of Arden Hills. Mayor Grant asked for the status of Ramsey County's project regarding a fence around the maintenance facility. He asked if this project was moving forward. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained the County just began putting posts in the ground for the fence this week. Mayor Grant asked if the City has spent any money on the AUAR update. City Administrator Perrault reported the City has not. Mayor Grant reported food scraps are accepted at the Arden Hills compost site off of Hudson Road. Mayor Grant thanked Finance Director Gayle Bauman for her tremendous service to the City of Arden Hills and wished her all the best in her new position.