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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 11 <br /> None. <br /> 13. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> Councilmember Rousseau explained the EDC was meeting with business owners but did not <br /> meet in September, neither did the Planning Commission. She welcomed Ben Lindau to the <br /> Planning Commission. <br /> Councilmember Rousseau thanked all of the election judges for filling an important role during <br /> the election season. <br /> Councilmember Rousseau supported the City Council providing Director Swearingen direction <br /> on hiring the Public Works Lead. The Council was in agreement. <br /> Councilmember Holden reported she attended the Ribfest and noted it was not very well <br /> attended this year. She recommended this event be marketed more in 2026. She commented <br /> signage was not allowed to be posted in the City's parks. <br /> Councilmember Holden indicated she looked forward to receiving an update on Round Lake, <br /> noting trucks are still pulling out of TCAAP with Class V dirt. <br /> Councilmember Monson commented Xcel Energy has requested a letter of support regarding <br /> their natural gas innovation act for a geothermal district for Rice Creek Commons. She asked if <br /> the Council would support directing staff to draft this letter of support. The Council supported <br /> directing staff to draft this letter and once final, to use Council's digital signatures. <br /> Councilmember Fabel stated the City received very good news from the State Highway <br /> Department to construct a path along Snelling Avenue to County Road E at the State's expense. <br /> Councilmember Holden reported the City has budgeted $500,000 for this trail in the past that <br /> could now be freed up for other projects. <br /> Councilmember Monson encouraged the public to attend the family friendly pumpkin flashlight <br /> hunt on Saturday, October 5 at Cummings Park from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. <br /> Mayor Grant stated he attended Ribfest and noted there were 25 teams this year. He explained <br /> he served as a judge this year along with Councilmember Holden. He reported Lieutenant <br /> Governor Flanagan also attended this event. <br /> Mayor Grant explained the Gateway Visitors Bureau met and he was pleased to report hotel <br /> revenues were on the rise. <br />