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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — JULY 8, 2024 11 Councilmember Holden explained the Council did not select pickleball over Arden Manor. Rather the City pursued grant funding for the hardcourt improvements and this grant did not come through. Mayor Grant indicated the Arden Court project should have scored well for a CDBG grant and unfortunately the County did not have staffing to administer the program. He indicated this project was still a priority for the City Council and he was hopeful the County would have funding and staffing next year. Councilmember Holden stated the City Council was told by the County to come back next year and the City would receive grant funding. Mayor Grant commented it was unfortunate that Arden Manor would have to wait one more year. He believed it was prudent to pursue grant funding. Councilmember Rousseau supported the City also pursuing grant funding from the Met Council. Mayor Grant agreed. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported if grant funding were pursued this would push the project to next year. E. Code of Conduct Mayor Grant asked if the Council wanted to have all five members present when discussing this matter as Councilmember Monson was not present at this meeting. Council consensus was that all five members should be present to discuss this item. F. Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP Discussion City Administrator Perrault stated Council will have the opportunity to comment on any TCAAP related items they so choose. Councilmember Holden asked what the problem was with her asking questions from the bench during Council meetings. Mayor Grant did not believe there was a problem. He stated he had questions regarding TCAAP as well. Councilmember Fabel indicated City Administrator Perrault can only report on the discussions that have been held and the information may not be real. Mayor Grant supported the City Administrator Perrault responding to questions with the understanding no items were done and completed because nothing was in writing. G. Agenda Planning City Administrator Perrault reviewed the upcoming agenda items.