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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JANUARY 31, 2026 20 City Attorney Land said tinted windows is a tricky question. There is a level of tinting that may seem too dark to someone observing the vehicle, but it’s legal. There’s a test and they can tell if the windows are too dark. She doesn’t know if the windows are too dark, or not. She doesn’t know if it’s considered part of their operations, or not. If the window tint is too dark for Minnesota law, they can be pulled over for it. If any vehicle doesn’t have a license plate, they can be pulled over for it. If a car is not adhering to what is required in Minnesota traffic laws, they can be pulled over. Councilmember Holden said we need to know what the sheriff is willing to pull vehicles over for. City Administrator Jagoe said RCSO has stated that they will enforce traffic regulations. Their deputies are aware of that. If individuals see someone speeding or there is an infraction, public should call and make the sheriff aware of that. They have stated they will enforce that. Councilmember Holden said there is a difference between traffic violations and whether someone has both license plates on their vehicle. Mayor Pro Tem Monson asked if there was anything else. City Administrator Jagoe asked if Council is directing her to schedule a special Council meeting and a special work session. Councilmember Rousseau asked if we can schedule both and cancel if it is determined that it isn’t needed. Councilmember Holden thinks it should be a Council meeting because we may want to vote on something. Discussion ensued and Council confirmed it should be both a Special Work Session and a Special City Council meeting. Further discussion ensued about the items to be brought forth. Staff will bring any actionable items to the February 9 regular meeting. If it’s an ordinance, we need to follow noticing guidelines and allow Staff time to research. There isn’t enough time before February 9 to take action on an ordinance. City Administrator Jagoe asked if Council wanted to schedule the strengthening of the City’s immigration statement as a New Business Item on February 9. She can provide examples from other cities and the discussion would happen at the dais. Mayor Pro Tem Monson said Staff should send the examples to Council and we can make a game time decision. Councilmember Holden asked if we are having a work session and a meeting. Everything is so fluid she would be worried if we didn’t have a work session prior to the meeting in case we change our mind on something. City Administrator Jagoe said she will work on a draft statement and get it scheduled for February 9. She has good direction on the items that can be turned around in the next few days,