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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JANUARY 12, 2026 7 <br />the beginning of the meeting and perhaps Councilmember Weber did not have this understanding. <br />She asked that the agenda be modified and that the item be discussed further. <br />Councilmember Holden explained she was confused because when there were vacancies on <br />committees and people applied those were not questioned. She asked why Councilmember Weber <br />was now questioning the process that was followed. <br />Councilmember Weber asked if any staff members attended the interviews. <br />Mayor Grant reported staff did not attend the interviews he held. <br />Councilmember Weber inquired if there were minutes, notes or a set list of questions that were <br />asked of the candidates. He explained he wanted to ensure these interviews were thoroughly <br />vetted. <br />Mayor Grant stated he did not have notes from these interviews. He reported there was a motion <br />on the floor and now additional questions were being raised outside of the motion. <br />Councilmember Holden called the question. <br />Mayor Grant requested a roll call vote. <br />A roll call vote was taken. The motion failed 2-2 (Councilmember Holden and <br />Mayor Grant opposed). <br />MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a <br />motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented and to authorize <br />execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried <br />3-1 (Councilmember Weber opposed). <br />9. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS <br />None. <br />10. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br />A. Quarterly Special Assessments for Delinquent Utilities <br />Finance Director Yang stated water customers whose accounts are 90 days past due were <br />informed that the City intends to certify delinquent charges to Ramsey County to be collected <br />with property taxes. These customers have the right to a hearing in front of the City Council to <br />discuss this matter prior to certification. <br />Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. <br />With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. <br />11. NEW BUSINESS <br />