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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-13-24-R '!Tt ARPE_N HILLS Approved: May 28, 2024 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13,2024 7:00 P.M. -ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor David Grant called to order the regular City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor David Grant, Councilmembers Tom Fabel, Brenda Holden, Tena Monson and Emily Rousseau Absent: None Also present: City Administrator Dave Perrault; Public Works Director/City Engineer David Swearingen; Community Development Director Jessica Jagoe; Finance Director Joua Yang; and Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk Julie Hanson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Grant requested Item 8C - Motion to Authorize the Execution of a Separation Agreement,be added to the Consent Agenda. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to approve the meeting agenda as amended. The motion carried (5-0). 2. TCAAP/RICE CREEK COMMONS UPDATE City Administrator Perrault stated the Joint Development Authority has not met since the last Council meeting, the May meeting of the JDA was cancelled. The parties are still waiting on further information from the legislature on any potential State funding for RCC, the legislature is due to adjourn this week. The energy committee did meet since the last Council meeting, and they provided an update on their work. They have been creating a Greenhouse Gas Emission model and are working on recommendations to reduce the site's carbon emissions. Interestingly, the largest carbon emissions come from using natural gas for heating related purposes. The consultant also noted the group may want to consider certain certifications, such as, LEED for communities. Lastly, the County and City Staff and consultants will likely be meeting next week to discuss any relevant updates. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 13, 2024 2 Councilmember Holden asked if the PFAS study had been completed on TCAAP. City Administrator Perrault stated this was not completed. It was his understanding a preliminary evaluation was completed in 2023. He indicated the PFAS study would be completed by the Army. Councilmember Holden explained in the 2015 AUAR, a traffic model was referenced. She questioned if staff had any information on this traffic model. City Administrator Perrault indicated the Met`Couricil's comment on the 2015 AUAR was based on the generation of the traffic manual that was used. The Met Council advised that the manual from 2014/2015 was for smaller projects. He explained the recommended traffic manual for larger projects was used for the updated AUAR. Councilmember Holden reported it was her understanding the Memorandum of Understanding for the parks had not expired. She inquired how greenspace within the development would be addressed given the project was now more dense. She asked if the City would be getting a public works building or a civic area. She stated she was in favor of the City Council beginning to discuss these matters. City Administrator Perrault explained because this project was so large, it was being diced up or put into phases for negotiations. He reported at this time the focus was on the horizontal infrastructure and then the development agreement would be advanced in other areas. 3. PUBLIC INQUIRIESANFORMATIONAL Donna Wiemann, 1406 Arden View Drive, stated in all likelihood there would be a big box retail store within the Rice Creek Commons development. She understood a Councilmember spoke with Costco and thinks very highly of this employer. She indicated a single.Costco store generates one million car trips per year. She did not understand why the Ramsey County traffic study did not include a big box retailer. In addition, she understood the Council would be looking at a draft AUAR that does not include a big box retailer. She asked that the City Councilmembers who serve on the JDA to ask the County to update their traffic study to include an additional one million cars per year, and if this was not done by the County, she wanted to better understand why. Ed Dickinson, 3188 Asbury Avenue, stated he understood residents were to address the City Council respectfully. He commented on how there was absence of respectful and useful communication from some City Councilmembers and how this holds back the achievement of the City Council. He noted he watched the April 22 City Council meeting on the webcast. He indicated he was struck by the negative comments from Councilmember Holden and Mayor Grant, as well as comments that were directed at staff that were not respectful or helpful. He reported he respected Mayor Grant and Councilmember Holden's desire for due diligence on behalf of the interests of Arden Hills residents, but what will best serve the interests of the City would be a successful development of the TCAAP project. He stated this would be the most significant project the City has ever taken on. He reviewed comments of concern that were made by Councilmember Holden. He encouraged Mayor Grant to lead the Council positively and to not summarize discussions negatively. He anticipated this project, like any other large project, will present complex issues and tasks. He believed the City needed all of its Councilmembers focused ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 13, 2024 3 on those issues and tasks, not finding faults. He stated it will take more than a majority of the City Council to make this project happen, rather it will take all five members of the Arden Hills City Council. Gregg Larson, 3377 North Snelling Avenue, explained he has missed some recent Council meetings and worksessions, but was able to watch the videos last week. Like the previous speaker, he was dismayed by what he saw during these meetings. He reported that at the April 15 worksession, Councilmember Holden directed sarcastic and critical comments at the City Administrator and the Public Works Director. He noted these comments were demeaning and should have been addressed outside of the Council Chambers or in a closed meeting. He stated City Council meetings were not an appropriate venue for those types of comments. He reported at the April 22 City Council meeting, Councilmember Holden incorrectly accused City staff of preparing written comments on housing legislation. He explained had Councilmember Holden spoken to staff prior to the meeting, she would have learned no written position was communicated to legislators by staff. However, he feared Councilmember Holden preferred misleading public attacks to productive consultation. He noted these were recent examples of a long history of Councilmember Holden's interactions with others, including current and previous City Councilmembers, staff members, Ramsey County Commissioners and staff, NYFS members and staff and City contractors. He indicated he has been following City government for a long time and he has seen this happen over and over again. He was of the opinion the Mayor was incapable of presiding over a meeting that discourages such behavior. He explained Arden Hills was a statutory weak mayor/council city. He reported the Mayor has few duties, except presiding over City meetings. This meant the Mayor was to preserve order and decorum. He expressed frustration with the fact the Mayor had not ruled comments made by Councilmember Holden out of order. He stated the worst failure occurred at a January City Council meeting when Zoom commenters used extremely offensive language during the Public Inquiries portion of the meeting. Mayor Grant stated Mr. Larson has gone beyond disrespectful. Mr. Larson explained he was speaking directly to the Mayor's performance. He indicated he was reading directly from City Code. Councilmember Holden reported when people called with racist comments, it didn't happen how Mr. Larson was implying. Mr. Larson stated the Mayor failed to cut them off. Mayor Grant reported he did cut them off. Mr. Larson was of the opinion the Mayor waited too long to cut the speakers off. He explained he previously referred the Mayor to the League of Minnesota Cities Mayor's Handbook which includes useful information on meeting management, traits of successful mayors, inspirational leadership, successful team building and good relationships with Council and staff. He wants to see Mayor Grant succeed, but he has not seen any sign that the Mayor has taken the handbook's advice to heart. He encouraged the Mayor to take advantage of this resource. 4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 13, 2024 4 None. 5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS A. Proclamation Recognizing May 12-18 as National Police Week Mayor Grant read a proclamation in full for the record declaring May 12-18, 2024 as National Police Week in the City of Arden Hills. MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to approve the Proclamation recognizing May 12-18, 2024 as National Police Week. The motion carried (5-0). B. Proclamation Recognizing May 19-25 as National Public Works Week Mayor Grant read a proclamation in full for the record declaring May 19-25, 2024 as National Public Works Week in the City of Arden Hills. MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to approve the Proclamation recognizing May 19-25, 2024 as National Public Works Week. The motion carried (5-0). 6. STAFF COMMENTS A. Transportation Update Public Works Director Swearingen reported there was congestion on James Avenue and Colleen Avenue, which was due to the City's water main replacement as part of the 2024 Street Improvement Project. 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. April 15, 2024, Special City Council Work Session B. April 22, 2024, City Council Work Session C. April 22, 2024, Regular City Council MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to approve the April 15, 2024, Special City Council Worksession meeting minutes as amended, the April 22, 2024, City Council Work Session meeting minutes as amended; and the April 22, 2024, Regular City Council meeting minutes as amended. The motion carried (5-0). 8. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll B. Motion To Approve Resolution 2024-027 Accepting Donation From The Spring Lake Park Lions Club C. Motion to Authorize the Execution of a Separation Agreement ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 13, 2024 5 MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented and to authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried (5_0). 9. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS None. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Special Assessment Hearing — 1570 McClung Drive — 2024 PMP Street And Utility Improvements Project Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated on February 12, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution 2024-008 Approving the Plans and Specifications and Ordering the Advertisement for Bids for the 2024 PMP Street & Utility Improvement Project. Bids were solicited and opened on March 6, 2024. A portion of the costs for the 2024 PMP Street & Utility Improvement Project are proposed to be assessed against the benefitting properties, according to the City's Assessment Policy. In order to assess these costs, the City must follow the process outlined in State Statute 429. On March 11, 2024, after the bids were opened, the City Council adopted Resolution 2024-012 Declaring Costs to be Assessed and the Assessment Hearing was held on April 8, 2024. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported the Assessment Roll related to Resolution 2024-012 was then amended to remove the property at 1570 McClung Drive. City staff was notified of an error with the property owner information from the Ramsey County recorder's office. Per advice from the City Attorney, the assessment process must be redone for the actual property owner. On April 8, 2024 City Council adopted Resolution 2024-023 Declaring Costs to be Assessed and Ordering the Preparation of the Proposed Assessments and Calling for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Assessments for the 2024 PMP Street & Utility Improvement Project related to 1570 McClung Dr. A public hearing prior to adopting the assessments is a requirement of State Statute 429. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained the project is proposed to be assessed consistent with the City's Assessment Policy and past practices, which states that 50% of the costs for roadway improvements will be assessed in residential areas, with the remaining portion financed by City funds. Financing for the project is consistent with City policy and past practice and is summarized below. The current assessment policy states that the typical overhead rate for a public improvement project is 37% of the construction costs. Staff believes this percentage is higher than necessary and recommends that approximately 27% of the construction costs be used as overhead when calculating the assessment rates. Staff has made this recommendation on the past PMPs since 2021 and was applied to the 2024 PMP assessments on April 8, 2024. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated also, the Council must establish the interest rate at tonight's Council Meeting. He noted the assessment rate had been set at 4.75% at the April 8, 2024 meeting. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 13, 2024 6 Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. 11. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution 2024-025 Adopting Special Assessment Roll For The 2024 PMP Street And Utility Improvements Project— 1570 McClung Drive Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated this item was presented under Agenda Item 10A. Staff requested the Council adopt the Assessment Roll for the 2024 PMP Street and Utility Improvement Project related to 1570 McClung Drive at the 4.75% interest rate. MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2024-025 — Adopting Assessment Roll for the 2024 PMP Street & Utility Improvement Project related to 1570 McClung Drive at the 4.75% interest rate. The motion carried (5-0). B. Resolution 2024-026 Declaring Costs To Be Assessed And Ordering The Preparation Of The Proposed Assessments And Calling For A Public Hearing On Proposed Assessments For 1370 Colleen Avenue — 2024 PMP Street And Utility Improvements Project Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated on February 12, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution 2024-008 Approving the Plans and Specifications and Ordering the Advertisement for Bids for the 2024 PMP Street & Utility Improvement Project. Bids were solicited and opened on March 6, 2024. A portion of the costs for the 2024 PMP Street & Utility Improvement Project are proposed to be assessed against the benefitting properties according to the City's Assessment Policy. In order to assess these costs, the City must follow the process outlined in State Statute 429. On March 11, 2024, after the bids were opened, the City Council adopted Resolution 2024-012 Declaring Costs to be Assessed and the Assessment Hearing was held on April 8, 2024. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained the Assessment Roll related to Resolution 2024-012 was then amended to remove the property at 1370 Colleen Avenue. City staff and Council received an objection of the proposed assessment amount from the property owner and Council gave direction to review the objection at a later meeting, which is the intention of this public hearing on May 13, 2024. The project is proposed to be assessed consistent with the City's Assessment Policy, which states that 50% of the costs for roadway improvements will be assessed in residential areas, with the remaining portion financed by City funds. The assessment rate shall be computed on a per-lot unit basis, with a lot being defined as a platted single-family residential lot or equivalent, which, according to the current Arden Hills Municipal Code cannot be further subdivided for R-1 and R-2 residential use. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained the 1370 Colleen Avenue property consists of 2 lots as platted, per the assessment policy, this property is proposed to receive 2 assessment units. Ultimately, the residential equivalent assessment rate shall" be determined by the City Council. The 1370 Colleen Avenue property assessment relates to the Full-Depth Reclamation (FDR) rate. FDR consists of grinding the existing pavement, shaping the ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 13, 2024 7 generated aggregate material to raise the center crown to improve pavement drainage and repaving the roadway with 4-inches of bituminous pavement. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained Council should discuss the assessment objection from the 1370 Colleen Avenue property owner and choose to approve the assessment amount as it is proposed, or the City Council may choose to approve a different assessment amount. Councilmember Rousseau questioned how many other properties in Arden Hills might have a similar issue as this property. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated he did not have an exact number for the Council,but he did provide Council with information on when this occurred in the past. Councilmember Monson indicated this landowner appealed the assessment policy back in 1997 and has not been assessed since. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen indicated this was the case. Councilmember Monson reported in 1997 the City assessed per street frontage. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated he did not have the City's specific assessment policy from 1997. He noted the current policy was adopted in 2004. Councilmember Monson indicated this property was subdivided, platted and asked for confirmation that the property is buildable. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated he was of the opinion the property was buildable. He commented there was a property just to the east of this property with similar setbacks and this lot has a home on it. Councilmember Monson inquired if the full assessment amount was cut back in 1997. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported the assessment amount was reduced by half. Councilmember Monson commented if the Council were to waive the assessment again, the property would have not paid for an assessment for the second lot. Councilmember Holden asked when the property was subdivided. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained the property is not subdivided,but rather it is a platted lot. Councilmember Holden questioned if this address was to be viewed as two properties. Community Development Director Jagoe indicated this property was originally platted with the Briarknoll plat in 1978. She stated at that time it was an individual lot of record. The property owner purchased the lots and combined them with Ramsey County. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 13 2024 8 Councilmember Holden stated this occurred on Katie Lane and one of the options that was provided to the homeowner was the option to combine the two lots into one. However, she understood this particular lot was buildable. Mayor Grant indicated the assessment policy in 1997 would have been per linear foot and in 2004 the current assessment policy was approved, which was per lot. He stated this meant the Council had to determine if this property was one lot or two. Councilmember Holden asked if the property owner could be charged an assessment if they chose to subdivide the lot within a set period of time. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained in 2009 the City approved a deferred assessment for one lot for 30 years or if triggered by a subdivision. Councilmember Monson explained she was confused as to why this property would be charged two assessments when it was one parcel. She questioned if the assessment could be triggered by the sale of the lot. She asked to clarify why is the lot being charged two assessments when it is one parcel Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen confirmed it could be triggered by the sale of the parcel and stated the policy considered how the property is platted and the second lot was platted as a buildable lot Councilmember Rousseau indicated there was a property on Keithson Avenue that has the same issue,but they have not requested an appeal. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen agreed this was the case, noting the property on Keithson Avenue would be assessed for both lots because they did not make an appeal. Councilmember Rousseau questioned if a 50% break should be provided to the property on Keithson Avenue. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated he would have to speak with the City Attorney, but he believed because the City did not receive an appeal, the assessment would move forward. Councilmember Holden reported residents were given an ample amount of time to call or write to the City and make an appeal. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen indicated this was the case, stating the 429 process was very strict. Mayor Grant stated he did not have a problem with a deferred assessment for the property at 1370 Colleen Avenue. He reported if the landowner were to subdivide the property in 10 years, then they would be charged an assessment, but if it remains one lot, no additional assessment would be charged. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 13, 2024 9 Councilmember Monson indicated she was not convinced either way on how to proceed with this matter. She understood this was only one parcel, but the lot could be subdivided and would have a second buildable lot. Councilmember Holden stated the reason the Council reviewed these requests individually was because each request was unique. She explained her preference would be to defer the assessment until the property subdivided. Councilmember Monson noted her agreement with the Mayor on a deferral for 10 years, and clarified it would be triggered when subdivided not sold. City Administrator Perrault noted the deferred assessment can be triggered at sale or subdivision, it is Council's preference. Councilmember Holden noted her preference was for subdivision not sale for the assessment. Councilmember Rousseau commented her preference would be to defer the assessment until there was a sale or subdivision. Councilmember Holden recommended the deferral be longer than 10 years given the fact the road would last longer than 20 years. Councilmember Monson stated her preference would be deferring the assessment for 20 years on the second lot, which was for$6,045 or until the property owner subdivided or sold the lot. MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Rousseau seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2024-026, Declaring Costs to be Assessed for the Property at 1370 Colleen Avenue deferring the assessment for the second lot for 20 years or until the property is sold or subdivided with the remaining REU being charged to the property. The motion carried 4-1 (Councilmember Holden opposed). MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2024-026, Ordering the Preparation of the Proposed Assessments and Calling for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Assessments for 1370 Colleen Avenue related to the 2024 PMP Street & Utility Improvement Project. The motion carried (5-0). 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 13. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Rousseau explained besides the speakers at this meeting, she had several residents reach out to her as well, sharing their disappointment with the actions of one Councilmember and that this behavior may be setting the City up for litigation. She asked that the Mayor maintain civility so all residents and staff can feel safe at City meetings. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 13 2024 10 Councilmember Rousseau commented she feared the City has not made appropriate accommodations for Councilmember Fabel. She was concerned the City may be violating the American with Disabilities Act b not making appropriate accommodations. She understood Y g Councilmember Fabel has spoken to the Mayor in the past regarding the challenges he has hearing at public meetings. She asked that the City Council work to address these concerns so Councilmember Fabel can actively participate in the meetings. Councilmember Rousseau thanked the Public Works Department for keeping the City running. She suggested the great efforts of the Public Works Department be highlighted in an upcoming City newsletter. Councilmember Rousseau stated the EDC met with Ling Becker from Ramsey County Workforce Solution at their last meeting. Councilmember Rousseau explained the two members from the Rotary Club were interested in partnering with the PTRC. Councilmember Rousseau indicated the Valentine Hills annual carnival would be held this Friday. Councilmember Rousseau thanked the Spring Lake Park Lions Club for their donation of $15,000 which would be used for parks and recreation. She asked that the City send a formal thank you to this organization. Mayor Grant suggested staff write a formal thank you note that could be signed by the City Council at their next meeting. Councilmember Fabel discussed the franchise fee topic that was before the City Council. He was of the opinion the topic of a franchise fee was poorly misunderstood by residents. He commented on the large expenditures the City had upcoming which included a fire department, trails, and the replacement of public works equipment. He indicated the City needed to collect more revenue than would normally be coming into the City. He stated the difficulty with this was that franchise fees were collected by utility companies and residents may think this has to do with the receipt of gas or other utilities, but rather it was a tax that gets collected and passed along to the City. He indicated his problem with the concept was that it was not well understood and he was concerned with the fact this was a regressive tax that charged a flat fee to every resident. He encouraged residents to speak to City Councilmembers regarding franchise fees in order to learn more. Councilmember Holden reported she attended the PMP meeting and stated there was great attendance at this event. Councilmember Holden explained the store that is not named, will now be a data center. Councilmember Holden indicated a local business recently reached out to her and she learned this business creates the dry mix for the McDonald's hamburgers as well as products for Caribou Coffee, to name a couple. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 13, 2024 11 Councilmember Holden reported she received calls from residents regarding graffiti that was spraypainted on a resident's garage door. She understood the graffiti was more serious in nature and would be investigated by the Sheriff's Department. Councilmember Holden stated she was hoping to understand where the County was with Lake Johanna. She wanted to ensure residents were safe this summer and she asked that staff reach out to the County for the status. Councilmember Holden commented she received grief from her neighbors for not knowing the City had a new park. She explained only the Council liaison sees the newsletter before it is printed. She clarified for the record that the new park was actually Triangle Park and it had been renamed South View Park. Councilmember Holden reported she was able to pull garlic mustard in Hazelnut Park. Councilmember Holden stated in the last several months new policies have been created and a lot of them have not been voted on, but rather they were discussed. She requested these policies be brought forward for a Council vote. Councilmember Holden questioned how Shoreview would be paying for their fire station. Councilmember Monson indicated Shoreview would be bonding for the fire station. Councilmember Holden stated during public comment there was a reference to House File 4010. She explained during the April 8 City Council meeting she asked that the Council discuss House File 4010 in order to come up with a position and at that time she was told there was a casual conversation and was not told about any documents that were created. After the April 8 meeting, she found out a document was sent to the author of the bill in March with the City's workup and analysis. She reported the Council used to receive information at the same time and stated it would have been nice to have been supplied with this information. Councilmember Holden stated the City Administrator provided the Council with a summary document from the JDA meetings in previous years. She said that document was informative, but now in order to learn more, she needs to ask questions. She noted she would continue to ask questions at the dais. Councilmember Holden stated Planning Chair Vijums was asked to step down for overstepping on the TCAAP discussion. She questioned if action should be taken against another Planning Commissioner for bringing forward his thoughts on what he wanted to see done in the community. She was of the opinion the Planning Commissioners were not to bring forward a political platform or personal agendas at their meetings. She asked how the Council was going to address this matter because it was very similar to Planning Chair Vijums actions. Councilmember Monson asked what policies the Council should be voting on. Councilmember Holden stated the communication policy has been discussed, along with the agenda policy. She indicated she wanted these policies to be made available to the public. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 13, 2024 12 Councilmember Monson commented these matters were discussed at a meeting and the information was available to the public. Councilmember Monson reported she supported Councilmember Fabel sitting somewhere else if this helped him to hear better and participate fully in public meetings. Councilmember Monson indicated the Ramsey County League of Local Government Climate Action Work Group was focusing on funding for winterization of manufactured homes as well as how to get a regional climate action plan. She noted she would provide the Council with updates as these items progress. Councilmember Monson explained the fire board submitted a request for $8 million to Congress for additional federal funding for the fire station. Mayor Grant stated it appears the no name grocery store will have another use as a data center. He indicated he received calls from residents because the lights were on and there were cars in the parking lot. Mayor Grant thanked Finance Director Yang for her work on the franchise fees. Mayor Grant stated at the last meeting he asked about the TCAAP MOU's. He understood not all were going forward. He commented he would continue to ask questions about TCAAP because he wanted to be informed as a member of the City Council and as the Mayor of the City. He indicated he was rather surprised that some of the MOU's were not going forward. He explained he would not apologize for asking questions about TCAAP. Mayor Grant indicated Councilmember Holden wanted to bring forward some recently discussed policies for a vote: He explained the only way for policies to be put into effect was for a vote to be taken by the Council. He stated he supported Councilmember Holden's request to have policies voted on. Mayor Grant thanked Max Arvidson in the Public Works Department for the work he did on James Avenue on Friday. ADJOURN MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to adiourn. The motion carried (5-0). Mayor Grant adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:22 p.m. Nb dJ Ju i anson David Grant Cit#Xlerk Mayor