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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 27, 2026 4 Mayor Grant stated the City was proud to be a member of the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce. He thanked Mr. Dvorak for all he does to promote the businesses in the City of Arden Hills. 6. STAFF COMMENTS A. Transportation Update Public Works Director Swearingen reported Ramsey County's ADA/pedestrian ramp work has begun on County Road E. He noted this work was expected to be completed by Friday, May 8 at which time pavement work would begin. Public Works Director Swearingen discussed the MNDOT improvements that would be completed on Highway 51/Snelling Avenue from Highway 36 to Gray Fox Road. Public Works Director Swearingen explained Xcel had begun work within the City's PMP project area. He indicated the contractor will begin with watermain improvements along Highway 96 in the coming weeks which may require one lane of east bound traffic to be closed. He noted the contractor would also begin hardcourt reconstruction at Arden Manor Park and the ADA improvements at Arden Oaks Park. He stated the City will be sending out letters to the impacted property owners to attend an informational open house on Wednesday, May 13 at City Hall from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Councilmember Holden requested the roadway near the swamp/railroad crossing be addressed during the mill and overlay project. Councilmember Weber indicated at the last meeting there was confusion regarding a memo from City staff. He explained he asked for an item to be placed on this agenda in order to provide clarification on the memo and he was told now would be the appropriate time to ask for clarification. Mayor Grant asked why Councilmember Weber did not ask for an item to be added to the agenda prior to the agenda being approved. Councilmember Weber stated he clarified with staff prior to this meeting that this was the appropriate time to ask staff, during Staff Comments, to speak to this matter. Councilmember Holden commented this was another"gotcha". Councilmember Weber stated that Councilmember Holden's response was completely inappropriate, that he had asked for this item to be on the agenda at the last Council meeting and clarified with staff prior to the meeting that this was the time to bring it up. He stated it appears this was something the Mayor did not want to talk about. Comments to had not added an Item B under Staff Councilmember Holden questioned why staff d address Councilmember Weber's concern. City Administrator Jagoe explained in preparation for the agenda for this meeting she shared with the City Attorney that she should be prepared to provide clarification on the memo she prepared with regard to the Consent Agenda item order. She noted Councilmember Weber asked prior to the