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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – MAY 27, 2025 11 <br /> <br />Councilmember Monson supported the language remaining as is. She commented she did not <br />support the City micromanaging how a business can operate. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant stated the City created a really nice product at Lexington Station and he did not <br />support putting thrift stores in the B-3. <br /> <br />A roll call vote was taken. The amended motion carried 3-2 (Mayor Grant <br />and Councilmember Holden opposed). <br /> <br />MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a <br />motion to authorize staff to publish a Summary Ordinance for Ordinance <br />2025-001. The motion carried (5-0). <br /> <br />12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />13. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> <br />Councilmember Rousseau thanked the PTRC members Kate Olson and Nikhath Nazir for <br />volunteering to serve on the Parks Master Plan working group. She reported that the PTRC <br />motioned to name a flower garden in Floral Park as Mullens Garden. <br /> <br />Councilmember Weber provided the Council with an update from the Cable Commission noting <br />the cable franchise renewal was reviewed from Comcast and it was recommended the member <br />cities approve the Comcast cable franchise. <br /> <br />Councilmember Weber reported the Planning Commission meeting for June has been canceled. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden explained she attended the Public Works appreciation event. She <br />thanked the Public Works Department for all of their efforts on behalf of the community. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated she attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new fire <br />station. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden reported the City’s bonding money for the old Highway 10 trail was <br />being reviewed by the State Conference Committee. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden explained that former Mayor Bev Apilkowski recently passed away. <br />She commented on the great work former Mayor Apilkowski did on behalf of the community. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden questioned if the Flock issue would be coming back to the Council for <br />further discussion. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant stated two Councilmembers supported this issue, one was opposed and two <br />requested further information. <br /> <br />City Administrator Jagoe explained the Council would be addressing this item at a Special City <br />Council meeting on Wednesday, May 28.