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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION— SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 2 <br /> City Administrator Jagoe explained in the past the State of the City event has run about 45 <br /> minutes. <br /> Councilmember Holden supported a Q&A segment being held at the end of the State of the City <br /> event. <br /> Councilmember Monson asked what was done last year. <br /> City Administrator Jagoe stated a Q&A segment was held at the end of the State of the City last <br /> year. <br /> Councilmember Weber indicated he wanted residents to be able to submit questions prior to the <br /> State of the City event as well. <br /> Mayor Grant reported he supported holding a Q&A segment at the end of the event. <br /> Councilmember Holden requested further information be provided in the presentation regarding <br /> Outlot A, noting only 10 acres had been developed by Ryan Companies and 30 acres remained. <br /> Councilmember Monson explained Ryan Companies signed a purchase agreement with Ramsey <br /> County for the 40 acres and Ramsey County sold 10 acres for development of Micro Controls. <br /> She indicated Ryan Companies was now marketing the remaining 30 acres. <br /> C. Use of City Logo Policy Discussion <br /> Mayor Grant asked the City Council if they want to create a policy related to use of the Arden <br /> Hills City logo and would they want to also trademark the City's logo. <br /> Councilmember Holden supported the City trademarking the City's logo with the State process. <br /> Councilmember Weber supported this action but anticipated businesses would still use the <br /> City's logo, at which time a cease and desist letter could be sent by City staff. <br /> Councilmember Rousseau indicated she supported the action that was taken by Anoka by <br /> having a general policy in place. She did not support the City trademarking its logo but if the City <br /> did pursue, she felt the Federal trademark was the better option. <br /> Mayor Grant stated he supported trademarking the City's logo with the State. <br /> Councilmember Monson was of the opinion the City was well protected without trademarking <br /> the City's logo. She specifically noted the campaign language that was within Anoka's policy. <br /> Council consensus was to direct staff to trademark the City's logo with the State and to bring <br /> forward a use of City logo policy mirroring that of the City of Anoka's for approval at a future <br /> Council meeting. <br />