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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JUNE 10, 2024 5 Fabel does not have the City's best interests at heart. He encouraged the entire City Council to take Councilmember Fabel aside to explain to him what he as a lawyer should already know, namely, the first amendment should not be a doormat that Councilmember Fabel gets to trample just because he finds that stubborn facts continue to plague his actions and votes. Because Councilmember Fabel is a lawyer himself, it is shocking that there is a need, but perhaps Councilmember Fabel could receive a primer from the new City Attorney on the importance of the first amendment as well as the role of a fiduciary. Without the benefit of Councilmember Fabel understanding these two important issues, the City is at grave risk. Lastly, he thanked Councilmember Monson for her candid update. 4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES Mayor Grant provided a response to a public inquiry that was made a month ago when a resident stated he should be a better Mayor. He reported at the last City Council meeting, he listed the programs that had been completed during his tenure as Mayor. He indicated this was the start of his 24th year on the City Council and 14th year as Mayor. He commented on how he valued people and recognized talent. He then addressed City Administrator Perrault noting he began in the finance department and after being recognized for his talent he was promoted to the Finance Director. After receiving a master's in public administration and business administration, a previous Council appointed Mr. Perrault City Administrator. He believed this spoke volumes to the previous Councils he served under. Mayor Grant reported Ms. Hanson came to the City as a Deputy Clerk and Council promoted her to City Clerk. He discussed how Ms. Hanson was working on her master municipal clerk certification and thanked her for being a valuable member of City staff. Mayor Grant explained Mr. Swearingen came to the City as an engineering tech. He indicated he moved to Assistant City Engineer and was now serving as the Public Works Director/City Engineer. He commended Director Swearingen for advancing up the ladder as well as the previous Council for acknowledging these efforts. Mayor Grant stated Ms. Jagoe began with the City as a Senior Planner, was promoted to City Planner and now serves as the Community Development Director. He believed it spoke well of him and previous Councils for recognizing and hiring talent for the City of Arden Hills. He explained he was very proud of the staff members that have been promoted and stayed with the City. 5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS None. 6. STAFF COMMENTS A. Transportation Update Public Works Director Swearingen reported the 2024 PMP street improvement project would have a road closure on Wednesday, June 12 at the intersection of Royal Hills Drive and Snelling Avenue North. He explained advanced signage was put in place and noted the closure should only last several days.