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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — APRIL 14, 2025 2 on a separate date, they could attract some of those swimmers and increase the economic impact this event will have. They will give some of the money to the International Ice Swimming Association to get more attention on the Arden Hills event. He shared about several famous and renowned people who attended, and the hope is that even more will help spread the message about the Arden Hills event. Mayor Grant asked if they are requesting that this event be eligible for Twin Cities Gateway Funding. Seth Baetzol confirmed. Mayor Grant said the Council will take that up under an agenda item. Money the City receives are limited to advertising. The Gateway Visitor's Bureau has a wider latitude if they wish to fund the event. Councilmember Rousseau asked if he was pursuing the Net Regional Grant from the Twin Cities Gateway, as well. Nick Tamble confirmed. He has a meeting next week to discuss that. He said there are several avenues for them to explore. Mayor Grant asked if anyone else in the audience wished to speak about anything other than the Thrift Store Zoning. Seeing none, he read the Public Inquiries and Informational standards to include stating name and address for the record, speak for three minutes or less and understanding that Council may not respond to inquiries at the same meeting where the issue was brought forth. He invited the public in attendance to step to the front. Brett Foss, 13392 Geneva Way, Apple Valley — He is the owner at Odds and Ends Thrift Store. He brought people who are in support of his business. He is asking for the process and hear what the Council has to say on what can be done to continue operating his business. He has 600 signatures from people. He has local business owners who are supporting him. He said thousands of people have reached out to him, not just because this was on the news. He understands the desire to not have another Goodwill. That is not his business. There is no donation or drop off lane. There is no garbage or other chaos going on. The biggest thing he has taken from this experience is that people are supportive of small business in this community, and they want their voices heard. He said people requested that he return to speak to the Council on their behalf. He is open to answer any questions and discuss his options. Councilmember Holden reminded that this is the Public Inquiries and Informational agenda item. The Council does not respond or ask questions. Brett Foss said he understands. He thinks there are several other people here to voice their support. He left a copy of the documents he prepared with Staff. Carol Goodson 1701 Hollywood Avenue NE, Minneapolis — She requests that Council work with the owner so that he can remain in their current location. Most people don't think of Odds and Ends Again as a thrift store. They say it's closer to an antique or vintage store or boutique. They don't take general consignments. All of their items are from the family homes of the clients that they help. The sale of these items helps the clients pay for their move or other expenses. The