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