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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 12, 2026 11 <br /> Councilmember Holden explained the police reports show a large number of what is listed as <br /> "proactive visits" in Arden Hills. She asked if these visits would be increasing costs for policing <br /> services. <br /> City Administrator Jagoe stated she would follow up with the Ramsey County Sheriffs <br /> Department to learn more about these proactive visits. <br /> Councilmember Holden requested staff provide the Council with a written report on the backlog <br /> of permits in the City. <br /> Community Development Director Reilly explained staff has been working on this and noted <br /> all permits were almost closed out if they were two years old or older. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked for an update regarding the Shoreline property. <br /> Community Development Director Reilly said that he did visit the property himself and that <br /> everything seemed to be taken care of at that time. He had shared the concern regarding drainage <br /> with the Public Works Director. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated the December City Council meeting did not end real well. She <br /> discussed how there were lengthy public comments. The City is not a business and we cannot just <br /> say let's meet tomorrow, the meeting wasn't done. She commented on how the Council was <br /> working diligently to address the needs of the community when setting the budget and tax levy. <br /> Mayor Grant stated the Nine Cities met recently and noted the tax levies were discussed. He <br /> noted retail cannabis shops have opened in New Brighton and Roseville. <br /> Mayor Grant reported the Lake Johanna Fire Department building was on schedule and on <br /> budget. He noted the facility was slated to be open mid-July. <br /> Mayor Grant explained he received two phone calls in regard to the December City Council <br /> meeting. He stated these individuals were concerned with the fact a Councilmember had to leave <br /> the meeting by 9:00 p.m. and wanted a decision made on the tax levy by that time. He reported <br /> this was bad optics for the public. He understood things can happen but believed that did not need <br /> to be stated in a meeting. He said it was a big meeting and the City Council owed it to the <br /> residents that elect Council to take the time to take comments and fully discuss this topic before <br /> making a decision. <br /> Mayor Grant thanked staff for putting the ICE related items on the City's website as previously <br /> asked. <br />