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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 9, 2026 11 Councilmember Holden indicated she had a request regarding the open ice hole on Lake Johanna and noted there was a request to see if the PTRC and the City of Arden Hills would like to take this over. Councilmember Monson reported on Saturday, January 31 the City held a special work session to discuss federal immigration activities in the community. She thanked the public for attending this meeting and for their show of support for the community. She noted the Council would continue to work to adapt as things change. She appreciated that ICE activities in the community were now being tracked. She encouraged residents to call 911 if they see ICE working in the community in order to assist with tracking the ICE activity in the community. Councilmember Monson stated the 75th Anniversary for the City of Arden Hills was this year and noted a community was working on creating a community event that would be held in July of this year. She noted the committee was seeking sponsors to assist with funding this event. Councilmember Monson explained she could support the City waiving late fees for the City water and sewer fees for the first quarter of 2026. She indicated she was looking forward to the EDA appointment information being forwarded to her email. She noted she supported the Xcel Energy information be posted on the City’s website. Mayor Grant stated the City of Roseville recently implanted franchise fees. Mayor Grant commented on the process he followed for the EDA appointments, noting he received applications from City staff, he ranked them, held interviews and made offers on these positions. He reiterated that these appointments were statutory and was part of his duty as Mayor. He had no doubt that the two people appointed were high quality individuals that wanted to see Arden Hills succeed. Mayor Grant explained he believed requesting the Gateway Visitor Bureau’s representative to resign was not appropriate at this time. He did not believe there was justification behind whether or not ICE was at a hotel, or whether or not this individual had any decision making authority over this. He stated he would not be supporting such an action. He anticipated ICE agents were gassing up in the community or buying groceries at local businesses, but he did not want to go after these business owners either. Mayor Grant thanked Councilmember Monson for the update on the 75th Anniversary event. He reported the Arden Hills Foundation would like to sponsor the car show. ADJOURN MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried (5-0). Mayor Grant adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:25 p.m. __________________________ __________________________ Julie Hanson David Grant City Clerk Mayor