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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 8, 2024 28 MOTION: Councilmember Fabel moved and Councilmember Rousseau seconded a motion to Accept Resignation Of Planning Commissioner. Councilmember Holden asked if Councilmember Fabel had watched any of the other Planning Commission meetings where Mr. Vijums was the Chair. She stated she was surprised criticisms were being made about tabling a motion given the fact the Council has taken this same action instead of bringing things forward. She noted Paul has run meetings for the past five years, perhaps he was having a bad day and to remove him based on one meeting seemed unfair and irresponsible. She commented further on the emotional abuse that was being placed on the volunteers of the City. Mayor Grant stated there will always be difficult topics at meetings. He noted Mr. Vijums was voted to be the Chair in November for the next three years. He explained after one tough meeting he was removed from the Commission. Councilmember Rousseau clarified that Mr. Vijums was not removed from the Commission, he was encouraged to stay but was asked to step down as Chair given the feedback she received. Mayor Grant stated he believed this matter was mishandled. Councilmember Monson reported the comments stating Councilmember Rousseau was emotionally abusing people were out of line. She stated the allegations were not compatible with her personality and who she was. She explained Councilmember Rousseau was a fantastic person and she believed it was unfair for another Councilmember to attack her in this way. Councilmember Holden stated she would like to talk about offensive comments. She explained she was not allowed to serve on a committee or commission because she will not throw people off a committee because they don't toe the line. She indicated she has received more votes when there are five people running than Councilmember Monson or Councilmember Rousseau. She stated she has institutional knowledge, but the slate has determined she cannot serve on a committee. She described how she takes a leadership approach when serving, she talks with people in order to bring out the best in people. She understood that Mr. Vijums did not have to resign, but he was demoted to nothing and he chose not to stay. She indicated he was humiliated. The motion carried 3-2 (Councilmember Holden and Mayor Grant opposed). I. Motion To Approve Resolution 2024-004 Designating City-Owned Property As South Point Park Councilmember Holden stated the Council had agreed to this park name. However, she stated she did not have enough information regarding the park signage and how it would be laid out. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained he would be bringing this item back to the PTRC to get their recommendation on the type of signage and signage location for this park. MOTION: Councilmember Fabel moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to Approve Resolution 2024-004 Designating City-Owned Property As South Point Park. The motion carried (5-0).