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• CITY COUNCIL City Council. City Council members are the only elected officials of Arden Hills Municipal Government. The four council members and the mayor are elected at large on a non partisan basis for staggered, four year terms. City elections are held in even numbered years concurrently with the State and Federal general election in November. Terms of office become effective in January following the election. Council meetings. Regular City Council meetings are held on the second and last Monday of each month, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Special meetings or worksessions are held typically on the third Thursday of each month. All meetings of the City Council are open to the public, with the exception of executive sessions. Each regular meeting has an "Public Comment" segment during which time the members of the audience can address any issues not listed on the agenda. COMMISSIONS\COMMITTEES • The City Council appoints the members for its commissions and committees, which include: • Planning Commission • Parks and Recreation Committee • Finance Committee • Human Rights Committee • Public SafetykWorks Committee Planning Commission. Planning members serve one year terms. The Commission plans and reviews development proposals for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. The Commission reviews property use requests such as Special Use Permits and variances. The Commission meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Recommendations of the Commission are presented to the City Council. Parks and Recreation Committee. The Arden Hills Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to serving the people of Arden Hills by providing a comprehensive, well maintained system of parks, trails, facilities and open spaces • and a balanced, well - organized program of affordable recreational activities. The committee meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.