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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 9, 2026 19 Lake Johanna Fire Chief Tim Boehlke, 3535 Pine Tree Drive, explained he was uncertain if the sign was adjustable. He was confident the proposed signs would not be impactful on the surrounding residents. Councilmember Weber explained he liked the Station 110 signage, noting this would fit in with all of the fire stations within the Lake Johanna Fire Department. MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Rousseau seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2026-013 approving Planning Case 26-001 for a Sign Standard Adiustment through the Site Plan Review process to install up to 163 square feet in wall signage,72 square feet in graphic signage,33.5 square feet in freestanding sign copy area, and 79 square feet of freestanding monument area at 3535 Pine Tree Drive, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in the March 9, 2026, report to the City Council. Councilmember Holden asked why Commissioner Bjorklund opposed the sign adjustment request. Councilmember Weber stated it was his understanding Commissioner Bjorklund objected to the graphic signage. The motion carried (5-0). C. Detention Facilities in the City of Arden Hills • Interim Ordinance 2026-003 Establishing a Moratorium on Detention Facilities • Authorization of Publication of Summary Interim Ordinance CommunityDevelopment Director Reilly reported this item was resented to the City Council P Y p P Y under agenda Item 10A. MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to adopt Interim Ordinance 2026-003 Establishing a Moratorium on Detention Facilities within the City. Councilmember Monson stated the City Council has seen how the detention centers were adversely impacting the communities they were located in. She noted the detention centers were creating traffic concerns and erratic driving behavior. She explained she supported the City Council moving forward with a moratorium on detention facilities within the City. Councilmember Weber agreed noting this was in no way a reflection on the relationship the City has with Ramsey County. Councilmember Rousseau reported these types of detention centers do not fit into the culture of the community. Mayor Grant agreed,noting these types of facilities do not serve the community and for this reason he supported the moratorium moving forward. He commented Ramsey County does not have a