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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 8, 2024 26 Councilmember Holden asked if the Council would be discussing the dismissed Chairs. City Administrator Perrault indicated the Council was being asked to make the Chair appointments. MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Fabel seconded a motion to Approve Resolution 2024-003 Relating To The 2024 Appointments And Chairs Of The Commissions And Committees Of The City. The motion carried 4-1 (Councilmember Holden opposed). G. Motion To Accept Resignation Of Parks, Trails And Recreation Committee Member Councilmember Holden noted during the Public Inquiries portion of the meeting Mark Kelliher gave his resignation from the PTRC. She explained Mark has done an outstanding job eliminating buckthorn from the community. She thanked Mr. Kelliher for his dedicated service to the community and for how diligently he worked to eliminate buckthorn in the community. Councilmember Fabel noted Mr. Kelliher had received thanks from the City Council before based on his contributions to the community. He stated Mr. Kelliher made accusations this evening against Councilmember Rousseau that were offensive and inaccurate. He believed these actions were reasons why he was not able to be a good Commission member. He explained he wanted to affirm the respect he has for Councilmember Rousseau and commented on the wonderful work she has done as the liaison with the PTRC and Planning Commission, working positively with members from both genders. Mayor Grant thanked Mark Kelliher for all of the great work he has done. He stated it was his understanding Mr. Kelliher obtained $130,000 in funding to remove buckthorn from the City. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported the funding was part of the bonding bill and the City would find out more about this in April. Mayor Grant commented on the time Mark Kelliher and other residents have spent removing buckthorn from City property. Councilmember Holden explained based on Councilmember Fabel's comments, he must know everything that happens and he has read every email. She stated she was uncertain as to the communication between Councilmember Rousseau and Mr. Kelliher. She believed Mr. Kelliher deserved a thank you based on his years of service and noted no one has had a problem with him in years past. She hoped Mr. Kelliher would keep up the great work in removing buckthorn in the community. MOTION: Councilmember Fabel moved and Councilmember Rousseau seconded a motion to Accept Resignation Of Parks, Trails And Recreation Committee Member. The motion carried (5-0). H. Motion To Accept Resignation Of Planning Commissioner Councilmember Holden read Planning Commission Chair Paul Vijums' letter of resignation in full for the record. The letter offered Mr. Vijums' perspective on his role and experience with the