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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 27, 2026 8 <br /> Councilmember Holden, rather there was a motion to reconsider with the purpose of reevaluating <br /> the Mayor's methodology. He stated there was never an issue with the individuals selected, but <br /> rather there was concern with the methodology. He commented the Mayor just now twisted his <br /> words, noting that the Mayor did not ask if there were any changes to the Consent Calendar but <br /> asked if there were any changes or corrections to the agenda. He indicated this was more general <br /> and was not a reference to the Consent Calendar directly. He reported if the issue was that the new <br /> Councilmembers don't know their way around, a bit of grace could be offered. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated if the Mayor asks if there are any changes to the agenda the <br /> Consent Calendar was within the agenda. She indicated the twisting of words always happens to <br /> Councilmember Weber by the bad guys on the Council. She commented she believed it was <br /> ridiculous that the twisting only goes one way. She discussed how it was important to follow a <br /> process when it came to approving, removing or adding items to the agenda in order to keep the <br /> public informed on when items will be discussed. She encouraged the Council to stop nitpicking <br /> and to try and move on. <br /> Mayor Grant explained he would be standing by previous comments, noting he always asks for <br /> corrections or additions to the agenda. He stated he has done this for the past 15 years and <br /> Councilmembers are able to add items or correct the agenda. He indicated once the agenda is <br /> approved it was approved from top to bottom, including the Consent Calendar. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if the City Administrator should go back and read through the <br /> previous minutes to see if a motion to rescind or recess was requested. She stated she was sick of <br /> this topic being brought up over and over again. <br /> Mayor Grant supported this recommendation. <br /> 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> None. <br /> 8. CONSENT CALENDAR <br /> A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll <br /> B. Motion to Approve Ordinance 2026-009 Amending Chapter 3 of the Arden Hills <br /> City Code to Create a Tree Service License <br /> C. Motion to Approve Amended 2025-27 Collective Bargaining Agreement for Central <br /> Pension Fund Contribution <br /> D. Motion to Approve Appointment of Building and Code Enforcement Inspector <br /> E. Motion to Authorize Purchase of Residential Recycling Carts from Cascade <br /> Engineering <br /> F. Motion to Accept Resignation of Kate Olson from the Parks, Trails and Recreation <br /> Committee (PTRC) <br /> G. Motion to Approve Resolution 2026-025 Appointing Clara Bitzer to the Parks, <br /> Trails and Recreation Committee <br /> H. Motion to Approve Professional Engineering Services Proposal from I&S Group, <br /> Inc. —Chatham Trail Area and Miscellaneous Storm Sewer Improvements <br />