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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 9, 2026 11 <br /> Councilmember Weber asked if City staff reached out to Ramsey County to ask if they have any <br /> intentions. <br /> Community Development Director Reilly commented he had not reached out to Ramsey County. <br /> Councilmember Weber indicated he would support exempting Ramsey County from the <br /> moratorium or more clearly referring to the detention facility being used for immigration <br /> enforcement. <br /> Community Development Director Reilly stated the City could not exempt the Ramsey County <br /> Sheriff's Department. <br /> Councilmember Monson reported the City had federally owned land in Arden Hills and inquired <br /> how this land would be impacted. <br /> Community Development Director Reilly explained the City could not prevent the federal <br /> government from establishing such a facility on their own land. <br /> City Attorney Land reported federal law states for zoning purposes, to the extent practicable they <br /> will try to comply with local zoning and comp plans. She indicated this meant if the federal <br /> government could and wanted to comply, they will comply, or they could move forward with their <br /> plans if practicable in their opinion. <br /> Councilmember Monson indicated the moratorium would then apply to any land that was not <br /> owned by the federal government. <br /> City Attorney Land stated this was the case. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned how the National Guard's 2,500 acres would be impacted by <br /> the proposed moratorium. <br /> City Attorney Land commented the distinction would be who was making the application for the <br /> detention center. <br /> Mayor Grant supported the City Council moving forward with the moratorium in order to have a <br /> superior position in place. <br /> Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 8:13 p.m. <br /> Lynn Diaz, 1143 Ingerson Road, supported the City Council approving the interim ordinance <br /> establishing a moratorium on detention facilities. She indicated she also supported the City Council <br /> creating a detailed long-term ordinance against allowing detention facilities in Arden Hills. She <br /> recommended this be communicated to all residents and property owners. She wanted it to be <br /> known that vehicles and personnel dedicated to the apprehension of alleged criminals are not <br /> welcome here. She wanted to see the vacant land in Arden Hills developed into uses other than <br /> detention centers. <br /> Christine Jacob, 1492 Arden Place,supported the City Council moving forward with the detention <br /> center moratorium. She discussed the egregious behaviors that were witnessed during Operation <br />