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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — AUGUST 28, 2023 18 Councilmember Rousseau stated Clayton Zimmerman has stepped down from the Planning Commission. She thanked him for his years of service to the City. She suggested Mr. Zimmerman be recognized for his years of service. Councilmember Rousseau reported the EDC met last week and discussed the sign code ordinance. Councilmember Rousseau requested the Council discuss the potential of keeping ducks at a future work session in December or January, along with the amount of time and the process that is followed to get a license for a food truck. Mayor Grant stated he attended the Round Lake Senior Living open house with several other Councilmembers. He indicated this facility was doing quite well and he invited the public to visit the park adjacent to this facility. Mayor Grant reported at the last worksession the Council discussed going to two meetings a month with worksessions held prior to Council meetings. He questioned if the Council wanted to start holding these meetings in October or November. Councilmember Holden indicated she would not be available before 5:00 p.m. on Mondays. She suggested these meetings begin in November. Councilmember Rousseau questioned when the EDA would be meeting. City Administrator Perrault explained this meeting would be held at the end of October. Councilmember Fabel supported holding worksessions prior to Council meetings as soon as possible. Councilmember Monson agreed this new meeting schedule should start in October. Councilmember Holden asked if the State of the City could be held on February 3 because she could not attend if it was held on January 20. The Council agreed to this date change for the State of the City. Mayor Grant suggested the Council begin holding worksessions prior to Council meetings beginning in October with meetings beginning at 5:00 p.m. Mayor Grant provided the Council with an update on Outlot A noting there were six submittals for this property. City Administrator Perrault explained the submittals would be reviewed by the County Board in a closed session meeting and then a recommendation would be requested from the JDA.