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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—APRIL 15, 2024 14 supported leaving proclamations as is and if a problem arises, the Council could address this matter again in the future. Councilmember Fabel commented he did not want to slam the door on future proclamations. Mayor Grant discussed how he has signed certificates recognizing certain individuals instead of offering a proclamation on behalf of the City. Councilmember Monson spoke to how doing more proclamations the less value they have. Mayor Grant stated the Council was in general agreement after talking about proclamations. 4. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES Councilmember Fabel asked if the Council would be setting or discussing the agenda topics for the April 22 worksession. City Administrator Perrault stated he sent the Council information on the proposed policy and noted worksession topics would be discussed at regular worksessions. Mayor Grant reported the City had a resignation from the Twin Cities Gateway board. He indicated bylaws state one of the members from the City had to be a Councilmember and the other a hotelier. He commented on the process that must be followed for the position noting the Chamber president or local business owner could be considered for the hotelier seat. He suggested the Chamber president be considered for this position. Councilmember Rousseau asked if John Connelly supported this appointment. Mayor Grant stated he did. Councilmember Fabel questioned if a member of the EDC should be appointed to this position. Mayor Grant commented the bylaws were specific about who could and could not be appointed. The Council consensus was to support this appointment. Mayor Grant stated Councilmember Fabel brought up a request regarding pickleball practice boards. He suggested the PTRC look into practice boards for the pickleball courts. Councilmember Fabel stated pickleball participation was exploding. He encouraged the PTRC and the City to consider how to add more pickleball courts to the community. Councilmember Fabel commented on the trail encroachment issue. He stated he recently rode his bike past this property and broader overview be considered with respect to the encroachment at a future meeting. Councilmember Rousseau explained the PTRC was interested in a land management plan and the PTRC was looking for guidance with respect to encroachments. She indicated the PTRC has a big list of goals and may not get to this item until 2025.