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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 8, 2024 12 Mayor Grant reported this was the case and stated this group was not willing to wait until April 22 to see if these policies were necessary. Councilmember Holden asked if the intent was to have the Mayor not be a part of the agenda from this point on. Councilmember Monson indicated there were some unfair comments being made. She made it clear that she has tried to get things on the agenda and it was not happening. She discussed how difficult it was to get a special worksession scheduled in order to check items off this list. She explained she was supporting this change because she was not willing to do nothing and topics needed to be addressed. She reported because this item came to the Council as a business item, a vote was being taken, when this item could have been discussed at a worksession and questions could have been asked and answered. She indicated this item could always be revisited. She commented there were other cities that set agendas in this manner. She anticipated if the Council had held a strategic planning session, this policy would not have been necessary. She stated the Council has been put into this position now due to the inability to put items on an agenda. Councilmember Holden stated the Council used to be able to put items on an agenda, but now all matters have to go through a worksession and those meetings have been shortened. She did not approve of taking this item away from the Mayor. She reiterated that back in November, when she brought up the fact moving to two shorter meetings may not provide enough time to discuss all matters, the Council moved forward with the worksession changes regardless of her concerns. She stated now all of the sudden this was the Mayor and staff s problem. She commented on the amount of give and take that was necessary when setting an agenda. Councilmember Holden called the question. MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to table action on this item to April 22, 2024. A roll call vote was taken. The motion failed 2-3 (Councilmembers Fabel, Monson, and Rousseau opposed). A roll call vote was taken on the original motion. The motion carried 3-2 (Councilmember Holden and Mayor Grant opposed). B. Resolution 2024-020 Adopting And Confirming Quarterly Special Assessments For Delinquent Utilities Finance Director Yang stated delinquent utility amounts are certified to Ramsey County quarterly. A list of utility accounts with a delinquent balance was compiled and notices dated February 28, 2024 were mailed. These customers were informed of their delinquent status and were asked to make payment of the delinquent balance by March 29, 2024. Utility accounts with an unpaid delinquent balance would be certified to Ramsey County to be added to property taxes payable in 2025. The certification amount is equal to the unpaid delinquent balance plus an eight percent penalty. The City will request that Ramsey County levy the delinquent balances against the respective properties. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2024-020, Certifying Delinquent Utilities to Ramsey County. The motion carried (5-0).