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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 22, 2024 3 stated for all of the residents that believe this is bungling incompetence, they are wrong. He explained the reason she has not attended many of her meetings was because her schedule was overwhelming. Clearly, if a Councilmember was not able to attend a meeting, then details will not be available to them and projects will end up going awry. He reported at the June meeting, Councilmember Rousseau pointed out that it was impossible for her to attend some meetings because there were some meetings underway at the same time and that if there is a skinny agenda, this was not worth her time. He stated with all of these scheduling conflicts, he was reminded of some wisdom garnered from a fortune cookie, to do more than two things at once is to do nothing at all. He believed this was an explanation as to why so many of Councilmember Rousseau's endeavors end up on the skids, she has too much going on. He explained for those who believe Councilmember Rousseau is to blame, he was of the opinion the Council should be blamed because Councilmember Rousseau has been assigned to too many duties and tasks. He recalled that the Mayor and Councilmember Holden were stripped of any duties whatsoever. Those duties were then unfairly placed on the shoulders of Councilmember Rousseau, who is overwhelmed. He was of the opinion the solution was simple, he called on Councilmember Fabel to reverse course and make a motion to reassign Councilmember Rousseau's many duties to others so she can get the relief she needs. He anticipated Councilmember Rousseau would benefit, as would the entire City. 4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES None. 5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS None. 6. STAFF COMMENTS A. Transportation Update Public Works Director Swearingen reported reclamation and milling continues on the 2024 PMP Street and Utility Project. He anticipated paving would begin in the coming weeks. He urged drivers traveling through the project area to use caution. Councilmember Holden questioned how much Lindey's was paying towards the parking lot. Public Works Director Swearingen explained he did not have the numbers in front of him. He explained the City and County would be paying a portion and Lindey's would be paying for the remainder. B. Night to Unite Update and Proclamation Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk Hanson stated Night to Unite would be held on Tuesday, August 6. She noted to date there are 21 events registered with the City. She encouraged residents planning to host an event to register their neighborhood party with the City. She reported the City would be collecting school supplies as part of Night to Unite and items could be brought to City Hall or Ramsey County.