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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — DECEMBER 9, 2024 9 Councilmember Elect Weber said he works in telecommunications for a living. He noticed that all of the Directors are elected members. He thinks Arden Hills should be represented by an elected official. Councilmember Holden said it wasn't always that way. Mayor Grant said that could be coincidence. Councilmember Elect Weber said he is still interested in serving on the Commission. Mayor Grant said that Councilmember Holden and Councilmember Monson have expressed interest in Mayor Pro Tem. He read from the list what each has already signed up for. Councilmember Monson said the Mayor Pro Tem role isn't like a liaison role. Mayor Grant agreed. Councilmember Rousseau said she would join the Personnel Committee if there is a concern about Councilmember Monson's work load. Councilmember Monson pointed out that Councilmember Rousseau only has the EDC and potentially TC Gateway. She would be fine with giving Personnel to Councilmember Rousseau. Council agreed. Mayor Grant said Mayor Pro Tem is left to be decided. He said we don't vote during work sessions but Council needs to come to a consensus. Councilmember Elect Weber said he would support Councilmember Monson in that role. Councilmember Rousseau said she thinks Councilmember Monson did a nice job, when it was necessary. She supports her continuing. Councilmember Monson wants it because it gives her the potential opportunity to preside over a meeting. She pointed out that Mayor Grant is rarely absent. Councilmember Holden said it is three. Mayor Grant said he will put it down as 3-2. Councilmember Monson asked if he put the rest down as 5-0. If we're counting votes, let's make sure all of them are counted. Mayor Grant said the only outstanding appointment is TC Gateway. That will be decided once we see the bylaws. B. Recycling Services RFP/Contract Discussion