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4 • Arden Hills Notes • Aug/Sept 2024 <br />Thank you, Arden Hills <br />To the residents of Arden Hills, <br />I want to thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve as your City Administrator. I <br />have been with the City since March 2015 and have served as the City Administrator since <br />2018. Arden Hills has much to offer and is a fantastic place, whether you’re a resident, <br />business owner, or just passing through. <br />A few highlights of my time here include significant economic development, the <br />establishment of a high-caliber staff, collaboration with both long-standing and new <br />Councilmembers, and work on the Rice Creek Commons project. Although we have not yet <br />executed a development agreement, it remains a complex and exciting project to be part <br />of. <br />After much introspection, I have decided to make a career change and pursue a personal passion that aligns with both <br />my personal and professional interests. With my departure, the City Council has named Jessica Jagoe, the current <br />Community Development Director, as the interim City Administrator through the end of the year. Jessica is excellent to <br />work with and will do a great job leading the City until the Council makes a more permanent decision. Jessica has been <br />with the City since 2021 and, prior to that, worked for Chisago County for two years and Little Canada for 19 years. <br />While I don’t want to be outshone, Jessica would be the person to do it! <br />Again, a sincere thank you to all the residents. I believe Arden Hills has a bright future ahead. <br />Dave Perrault <br />“Dave worked hard to ensure the people of Arden Hills were well served. He <br />was dedicated to advancing our City and making a positive impact on our <br />community. I wish him great luck in his future endeavors.” <br />- David Grant, Mayor <br />“When Dave was promoted into the City Administrator’s job we knew he <br />would do an exemplary job for the residents of Arden Hills. He was well liked <br />and earned the respect of residents, coworkers and peers. We wish him well <br />and safety in his career change.” - Brenda Holden, Councilmember <br />“Dave has been a wise, thoughtful, and compassionate supervisor for city staff <br />and employees, an intelligent and energetic leader on city initiatives like RCC, <br />a prudent manager and defender of city financial interests, and a responsive <br />and thorough guide for council deliberations and actions. He has insisted on <br />openness and honesty for all city representatives and is willing to confront <br />deviations from those ideals. The City could not have been better served these <br />past seven years.” - Tom Fabel, Councilmember <br />“Dave’s keen acumen for city operations and integrity has made him a terrific <br />resource for our City. He has built a strong team to continue the good work <br />for our residents and to support the city council with policymaking. Dave is a <br />lifelong public servant. In addition to his service to our city, he has served in <br />the military and is a volunteer firefighter. Thank you Dave! I look forward to <br />seeing what the future brings for you.” - Emily Rousseau, Councilmember <br />“Dave has been a joy to work with. His professionalism and kindness have <br />always lent itself well in tough conversations at the Council level and with <br />RCC. His advocacy for the City in RCC conversations and negotiations cannot <br />be understated. I will miss Dave immensely and wish him the best of luck in his <br />new endeavor.” - Tena Monson, Councilmember