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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 9, 2026 12 Metro Surge. She appreciated the investigative journalism that was conducted into the detention centers and spoke to the terrible conditions detainees were subjected to. She discussed how ICE agents were not properly trained and encouraged Arden Hills to pass a moratorium on detention centers. Mary Henry, 3521 Ridgewood Court, supported the City moving forward with a detention center moratorium. Clara Griffin, 3535 Siems Court, supported what had been said and she agreed a moratorium on detention centers should be put in place. She explained she moved to the community because it was welcoming and diverse. It was her hope that the community could remain this way going forward. She expressed concern with how ICE agents were propagating fear in the community. Kelly Rytel, 3585 Ridgewood Road, acknowledged many people feel powerless at this time. She stated this was an intended consequence from those in power. She explained the conditions in detention centers were abhorrent. She urged the City and its residents to continue to fight back against the federal government and use of detention centers, to consider making donations to commissary accounts and to put this moratorium in place permanently. She thanked Councilmember Monson and Councilmember Weber for creating a space for community on January 31 and appreciated the fact she had the ability to share her thoughts. Lisa Holzemer, 3531 Ridgewood Court, supported the moratorium being put in place. She recommended the research be done quickly in order to keep detention centers out of Arden Hills. Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 8:24 p.m. B. Amending City Code Chapter 9 — Building Regulations Related to Plumbing Plan Review Delegation Community Development Director Reilly stated the City of Arden Hills currently contracts supplemental inspection services with Rum River Consultants (RRC). The State of Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry(DOLI)conducts plumbing plan reviews for commercial permits in Arden Hills, as stipulated in Minn. R. 1300.0215, Subpart 6. Minn. Stat. § 32613.43, Subdivision 2 permits the delegation of authority for plumbing plan review for public and commercial projects to municipalities. This statute enables the DOLI Commissioner to establish an agreement with a municipality,in which the municipality agrees to carry out plan reviews typically performed by the commissioner or their designee. To obtain this special delegation, the City of Arden Hills must undertake steps to formalize the delegation, including the approval of an ordinance to offer local plumbing plan review services, the endorsement of an application and submission of an agreement with the State of Minnesota, the establishment of local fees, and ensuring the designated representative of the municipality is eligible to perform the local plumbing plan reviews. Community Development Director Reilly reported this delegation agreement will benefit the City of Arden Hills by capturing revenue that the State of Minnesota usually retains. More importantly, the customer service benefits for permit applicants and residents are significant. The state is typically eight to twelve weeks behind on plan review, causing considerable delays in construction. RRC has indicated its capacity to review plumbing plans in half the time. If the City receives this delegation, it will enable projects to begin and conclude more swiftly in Minnesota's demanding climate. The existing agreement for building official services with RCC allows for this delegated