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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 9, 2026 10 Community Development Director Reilly reported this was the case. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Weber seconded a motion to Approve Resolution 2026-011 Authorizing Grant Application to Minnesota State Department of Commerce to Support Community Development Software Transition. The motion carried (5-0). 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Interim Ordinance Establishing a Moratorium on Detention Facilities Community Development Director Reilly stated Council requested consideration of an Interim Ordinance establishing a moratorium on detention facilities within the Arden Hills city limits at a Special Work Session on Saturday,January 31, 2026. Minnesota Statutes Section 462.355, subd. 4, enables municipalities to establish interim ordinances applicable to all or part of its jurisdiction for the purpose of protecting planning processes and the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens. The interim ordinance may regulate,restrict or prohibit any use,development,or subdivision within the jurisdiction for up to one year in order to conduct studies that may result in the adoption or amendment of official controls, as defined in State Statute 462.352, subdivision 15. The purpose of this moratorium is to allow the City time to study the issue and determine what, if any, additional regulations for detention facilities to pursue. The ordinance authorizes the Community Development Department, in cooperation with other applicable departments, to conduct a study to evaluate the impact of detention facilities and to propose amendments to the Arden Hills City Code that it deems necessary and advisable. Councilmember Holden asked if there was a definition for a detention center within the ordinance. Community Development Director Reilly explained the City does not have a definition assigned to a detention center, noting staff would be reviewing this further. Councilmember Rousseau inquired if the moratorium could be set for two years or longer. Community Development Director Reilly deferred this question to the City Attorney. City Attorney Land explained there were very limited circumstances where the City could extend a moratorium beyond one year. Councilmember Rousseau questioned if the City could put a moratorium on both detention facilities and data centers. Community Development Director Reilly recommended the City Council keep these matters separate but noted the Council could put a separate moratorium in place and staff could be directed to study data centers. Councilmember Weber stated this was a general moratorium on detention facilities which would apply to the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department as well. Community Development Director Reilly reported this was the case.