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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION — DECEMBER 18, 2023 7 Councilmember Monson suggested they have notecards that people can write questions on and give them to staff to sort through. She would prefer to have questions at the end. Mayor Grant said they could ask for cards to be collected after each presentation so there was time to go through them. He noted that once the event is over, typically Council stays around to mingle and talk to residents. Councilmember Monson suggested 45 minutes for the presentations, and 15-20 minutes for questions. Mayor Grant said it will also depend on how long it seems when they get the first draft from staff. Councilmember Rousseau volunteered to take Community and Commercial Development. Councilmember Monson would like to take LJFD. Councilmember Holden offered to take Public Works. Councilmember Fabel thought he should take Rice Creek Commons. Mayor Grant said he would speak on Finances. Further discussion ensued regarding specific items within categories. Councilmember Holden suggested that City Administrator Perrault present on miscellaneous items such as Committees and Commissions, cannabis and NYFS. Donuts, water and coffee were agreed on for refreshments. C. Committee/Commission City Council Liaisons and Chair Appointments Discussion Mayor Grant thought he should be on the Personnel Committee. Councilmember Fabel felt they should all stick with the same assignments as they've had in the past year. Councilmember Rousseau was generally in favor of that, however she thought it would be great for Councilmember Monson to get experience as Mayor Pro-Tem. Councilmember Monson had no objections. Councilmember Holden said they didn't need to waste time talking about it then because it was already decided and would be three votes against two. She would like to serve on the Communications Committee.