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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – NOVEMBER 13, 2023 5 Councilmember Monson stated she would like to have staff start an EV analysis and would like to see electric option looked at first when replacing vehicles, while making sure there is an economic understanding of that versus a gas vehicle. Fleet vehicles like a Ford Escape would be a perfect case for having an EV. Mayor Grant said they would have a more detailed discussion at the first meeting in December when they set the final levy. B. Perry Park Roof Replacement Discussion Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained that the Perry Park pavilion roof needs replacing. They received quotes for roofing from four contractors. Shingles would cost just under $15,000 and steel would be roughly $34,000. Did Council want to consider steel roofing versus shingles? Steel has twice the lifetime of shingles, but it will go over the budgeted amount. Color choice could be done by them or he would bring it to PTRC and they could suggest a color with the final approval coming from Council when they would award the contract. Councilmember Holden asked if the pavilion would last 40-60 years, and how much vandalism had they had lately. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said yes, it was a brick and mortar building. He said vandalism comes and goes depending on the age group of kids in the neighborhood. Councilmember Holden felt the should do steel. Councilmember Rousseau thought steel was a good idea and she’d like PTRC to make a decision on the color. Councilmember Fabel agreed that steel was a wise long-term investment. He didn’t care what the color was. Mayor Grant directed staff to go with steel. C. Public Approaching Dais Policy Discussion City Administrator Perrault said this item was brought forward by a Councilmember to discuss if the public can approach the dais or ask permission. A draft policy was attached to the memo. Councilmember Monson said a member of the public came to speak and read an email, overall her characterization of their conversation was correct. She and Councilmember Rousseau don’t remember ever receiving an item, but they have received paper at the dais. She thought it was very rare to allow the public to approach elected officials due to impartiality and safety. She was proposing to allow paper handouts be provided to the City Clerk and no objects. She added language around the Mayor providing a warning that the policy has been set. She didn’t necessarily feel safe if they continued to allow people to come up and give councilmembers an object. She felt it was key to have the Mayor on board as he is responsible for the safety of the people in the audience, elected officials and staff.