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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-08-26-RApproved: June 22, 2026 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 8, 2026 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 Brenda Holden, Tena Monson, Emily Rousseau and Kurt Weber Absent: None Also present: City Administrator Jessica Jagoe; Public Works Director/City Engineer David Swearingen; Community Development Director Jacob Reilly; and Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk Julie Hanson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Holden requested Item 8C be pulled from the Consent Agenda for consideration as Item 9A. Councilmember Weber requested Item 8A be pulled from the Consent Agenda for consideration as Item 9B. MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to approve the meeting agenda as amended. The motion carried (5-0). 2. TCAAP/RICE CREEK COMMONS UPDATE City Administrator Jagoe stated the Joint Development Authority met on June 1'. At this meeting, the Commissioners considered the hybrid development approach. The hybrid developer approach would designate development areas within the California Parcel and seek development partners through separate competitive solicitation processes for each area based on development expertise. These development areas have not yet been defined, but JDA staff anticipate there ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JUNE 8, 2026 2 might be 4-5 areas based likely on zoning districts. For example, a solicitation for a neighborhood with residential land uses would seek a developer with residential expertise, and a neighborhood with commercial land uses would seek a developer with commercial expertise. The JDA discussed the main potential advantages with a hybrid approach which are an accelerated timeline, diversity of developer expertise, risk diversification through multiple developer partnerships, flexibility, positive competitive forces within the development, and JDA control over the development vision. Some of the risks the JDA discussed were additional JDA administrative burden, the complexity of funding and constructing sitewide infrastructure and amenities, and a lack of cohesion within the development. To reduce these risks, JDA staff shared that the Ramsey County Community & Economic Development department is in the process of hiring four staff members, three of whom are expected to support Rice Creek Commons as part of their job duties. Also, JDA staff is continuing to review working with a real estate development consultant that could advise on the real estate market, the developer selection process, and developer negotiations. For the complexity of funding, staff stated that progress has been made on a draft cooperative agreement for the public infrastructure as part of the Rice Creek Boulevard construction. This draft agreement will be brought forward to City and County officials at a future meeting for review. JDA staff is also identifying items that developers would be expected to fund, construct, operate, and/or maintain. These developer expectations would be included in the solicitations for future development partners. Lastly, the cohesion with the development is implemented through the vision of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code which is the zoning regulating land use and building and site design standards for Rice Creek Commons along with the Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan. Following discussion, the JDA unanimously approved a motion directing JDA staff to advance JDA considerations, in parallel for City and County staff to identify items to resolve before a developer solicitation and facilitate discussions with their respective entities necessary to support the hybrid development approach. The next JDA Advisory Committee meeting is June 18'. Councilmember Holden questioned what qualifications Ramsey County had as a master developer to manage the TCAAP development. City Administrator Jagoe reported the County will not be listed as the master developer through this process. Rather, through the RFP there would be agreements with development partners and they will be the lead developer for these sites. Councilmember Holden stated this meant the previous agreement with Ramsey County was being ignored. She expressed concern with the fact the County sat on the JDA and would now be responsible for finalizing the agreements with developers. She questioned who would be protecting the City and looking out for the City's best interests. City Administrator Jagoe explained the County owns the land and would have been negotiating the sales agreements with the previous master developer. She reported under the hybrid approach the City and County would be working to direct staff to draft a cooperative agreement that would address future land use proceeds and other talking points. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JUNE 8, 2026 3 Councilmember Holden reported when the City previously had an agreement in place with the developer the City was to receive a public works building and a central park. She inquired if these same items would be provided by the County. City Administrator Jagoe stated City staff was negotiating these items within the cooperative agreement. Councilmember Holden was of the opinion the County was more concerned about developing this property than protecting the City. She expressed concern with the fact a developer sitting on the JDA would be able to run what happens with this property. She questioned if the TRC would be followed now that the project would be completed in a piecemeal manner. City Administrator Jagoe reported as the development areas are defined, perhaps by zoning districts, there would be cohesion through the developer solicitation process noting the developers would have to comply with the TRC and Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Holden asked if the hybrid approach would lead to the high density housing all being in one location. City Administrator Jagoe stated the JDA's overarching goals for housing density have not changed. She indicated the affordable units would be disbursed across the entire parcel and would not be placed within a single development area. Councilmember Holden reported Ramsey County just gave St. Paul $11 million for the Rivers Edge project. Councilmember Monson commented when this matter was discussed by the JDA, the group was continuing to work to manage risk. She indicated the County has always owned the land and this has not changed over the past decade. She discussed how the world has changed since COVID and noted the City would have to adapt. She commented on how developers have moved away from master developer models. She explained the risk for the City has not changed significantly and noted City staff would be working with the County on a cooperative agreement. She stated she understood the County gave Rivers Edge $11 million but noted the County would be providing the City was a great deal of funding for the Spine Road (Rice Creek Boulevard). Councilmember Holden disagreed with the master developer comment. She indicated master development projects have been completed in Highland and Lake Elmo. She stated the County was putting in the Spine road but noted this was a County roadway and explained the County would be getting this money back when properties begin to sell. Councilmember Weber reported the County was putting in the road and would be completing a large portion of the mass grading, which was an impediment to previous agreements. Councilmember Holden stated the Spine Road and mass grading should not be part of the land costs when the County sells the property. She questioned how staff would decide which areas would develop going forward. City Administrator Jagoe explained this was a directive from the JDA and staff was evaluating this matter at this time. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JUNE 8, 2026 4 Councilmember Holden inquired if staff had any information on the PFA's study. City Administrator Jagoe reported there were updates from the MPCA that triggered another review by the MPCA and EPA, which required the PFA's study to be resubmitted for comment. 3. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL Lynn Diaz, 1143 Ingerson Road, addressed the Council regarding the EDA appointment process. She reported the EDC members were told of the openings but were not given an application deadline. She indicated the mayor created a process for ranking the EDC members, but it appears the mayor only wanted business owners to be appointed because owning a business made up the majority of the points. There was no consideration of other criteria like education. She stated the mayor interviewed the members that were highest ranked and stopped when two members accepted the positions. She commented that the mayor's rubric was filled out incorrectly because he gave credit to two EDC members for owning businesses in Arden Hills, when there are three members. She was puzzled by the fact that points were given to the chiropractor and auto repair station owner as able to represent the Arden Hills economy but not the financial advisor or the individual that had a masters in community development, PHD in Public Administration, and works in research at Wells Fargo. She was of the opinion interviewing the candidates until the first two accepted the positions was a poor strategy. She explained she read the mayor's notes and believed there was a lack of organization, communication and transparency through this appointment process. She feared there was a lack of respect on the mayor's part by not interviewing all of the interested candidates. In addition, she said she felt there was a lack of respect for staff and fellow Councilmembers because they were not asked to share their opinions. She believed it was foolish on the mayor's part to not be open to other ideas and opinions. She encouraged the council to readdress the appointments made to each Commission with the goals and visions for each group in mind. Tom Lemke, 5577 Schutta Road, Shoreview, asked the Council to consider how the sale of the 62-acre parcel recently sold by the US Government would impact adjacent neighbors. He explained that the neighbors are very concerned with the development of this parcel. He reported County Road I was a two-lane road that could not support additional traffic. He stated he would like to remain apprised on the development of this property. Gregg Larson, 3377 North Snelling Avenue, discussed the amount of revenues that would be generated annually through franchise fees, which would be $435,000. He stated this was greater than the $270,000 needed to cover annual debt service. He questioned how the City would be utilizing the additional $165,000 each year. He understood the City Council used the excess in 2025 to buy down the levy. He stated this was a breach of trust because the public was told the franchise fees would be used solely for the fire station debt service. He discussed how the Council had not created a slush fund that had no guardrails that was growing by $165,000 annually. He reported over the next 15 years residents and commercial establishments will pay an additional $2.5 million in unneeded franchise fees. He requested the franchise fee rates be reduced to reflect the annual debt service of $270,000 plus a 10% revenue cushion. He asked that the Council keep their word and only use the franchise fees for repayment of the fire station bonds. 4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES None. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JUNE 8, 2026 5 5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS A. 2025 Financial Statements Aaron Nielsen, LB Carlson, provided the Council with a presentation on the 2025 financial statements and audit. He commended the City for receiving a clean or unmodified opinion, noting the City's financial statements were presented fairly in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. He discussed the general fund revenues and expenditures further along with the City's utility operations. He was pleased to report the City met its fund balance goal in 2025. He commented further on the enterprise funds and asked for comments or questions from the Council. Councilmember Rousseau commented on how the Council will be looking at how to better utilize City -owned land. She asked what the value of the City's land was. Mr. Nielsen explained this value would be within the City's capital assets and these values were set at historical costs. Councilmember Weber asked if a two year rolling policy for the general fund balance requirement could be pursued by the City given how PMP projects were completed every other year. Mr. Nielsen indicated many cities do a two year, rolling budget cycle. He stated the City may want to take a closer look at how it was funding PMP projects. He noted the 50% general fund balance threshold was common for other cities, noting Arden Hills relied on property taxes to fund 71 % of the budget. Mayor Grant reported that the State Auditor recommends the general fund balance remain somewhere between 35% and 50%. He explained that the Financial Analysis Committee recommended a series of metrics that the City hold to, which led to the recommendation of a 50% general fund balance. He noted bonding underwriters like to see cities having this target. Councilmember Holden indicated the 50% general fund balance came in handy during COVID when the City did not receive its funding from the County. She asked if there were any other findings, other than the fact the City has a small finance department. Mr. Nielsen stated he did not have any other findings from the audit. Mayor Grant thanked Mr. Nielsen for this detailed presentation on the 2025 audit. 6. STAFF COMMENTS A. Transportation Update Public Works Director Swearingen reported Old Snelling Avenue at Highway 51 will remain closed for several weeks due to storm sewer and private utility conflicts in this area. He stated MNDOT was planning to close southbound Highway 51 on Friday, June 12 through Monday, June 15 for paving operations. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JUNE 8, 2026 6 Public Works Director Swearingen stated the City's PMP contractor had completed the water service connections along Highway 96 and removed the temporary water system. He noted restoration and seeding work would be completed this week. He stated work on the neighborhood streets would begin in the coming weeks. Public Works Director Swearingen explained the construction work on Highway 96 was related to the Xcel Energy gas main project. Councilmember Rousseau inquired if any trees would be replaced by Xcel Energy due to the tree loss that has occurred along the Highway 96 corridor. Public Works Director Swearingen stated staff has spoken with Xcel Energy and trees would be replanted in the spring of 2027. Councilmember Rousseau questioned when the contractor would begin working on the City streets within the PMP project. Public Works Director Swearingen reported it was his understanding the project would begin in a couple of weeks. Councilmember Rousseau asked if fiber could be installed this fall without impacting the street. Public Works Director Swearingen explained if the fiber was installed this fall, it would be done in the green areas and would not impact the street. Councilmember Weber commented last Friday at Hamline Avenue traffic was backed up from I-35W to Lexington Avenue because a Ramsey County Sheriff was sitting at Hamline Avenue to let vehicles out of AHATS. City Administrator Jagoe reported she reached out to the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department to discuss this matter and learned this officer was onsite at the request of the National Guard. 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. May 11, 2026, City Council Work Session B. May 11, 2026, Regular City Council C. May 26, 2026, City Council Work Session D. May 26, 2026, Regular City Council MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Weber seconded a motion to approve the Mav 11, 2026, Citv Council Work Session minutes as presented, the Mav 11, 2026, Regular City Council meeting,; minutes as presented, the Mav 26, 2026, Citv Council Work Session minutes as amended: and the Mav 26, 2026, Regular City Council meetin minutes as amended. The motion carried (E± 8. CONSENT CALENDAR ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JUNE 8, 2026 7 B. Motion to Approve 2025 City Financial Statements and Audit G. 1Y1Vt1V11 LV 11iJ1J1VvV iwaiv .I V11411111,L 111e LVpLlL L111V11L Temperar-y Funding fef New D. Motion to Approve Ordinance 2026-010 Amending 2026 Fee Schedule and Authorizing Publication of Summary Ordinance E. Motion to Approve Resolution 2026-028 Declaring Costs to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessments and Calling for Hearing on Proposed Assessments — Lexington Avenue and Target Road Traffic Signal System Improvements F. Motion to Approve Professional Services Agreement with Gayle Bauman G. Motion to Approve Recruitment of Park and Recreation Manager H. Motion to Approve Professional Services Agreement with Bolton and Menk, Inc. — 2027 Park Improvements Project MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as amended and to authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried (5-0). 9. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS A. Motion to Approve Lake Johanna Fire Department Temporary Funding for New Headquarters Construction City Administrator Jagoe reported on May 23, 2025, the City of Arden Hills made a payment to the City of Shoreview per the Fiscal Agent Agreement (Attachment A) between the Lake Johanna Fire Department (LJFD) Headquarters Joint Powers Board and the City of Shoreview. This payment funded the City's cost share portion (24.2% or $2,882,506) of the new LJFD station. On May 20, 2026, the LJFD Headquarters Joint Powers Board met to discuss project status. While the project is expected to be fully on budget upon completion, a temporary funding deficit of approximately $375,000 is projected due to the anticipated delay in receiving final reimbursement from the State of Minnesota. To bridge this temporary gap, the LJFD Headquarters Joint Powers Board is requesting short-term contributions from its contracted cities. Arden Hills' portion will be 24.2% or $90,750. Upon receipt of the reimbursement from the State of Minnesota, these temporary contributions will be returned to the cities. This is anticipated to occur in Fall 2026. Councilmember Holden stated the City would be receiving these funds back once the City receives funds from the State of Minnesota. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Rousseau seconded a motion to Approve Lake Johanna Fire Department Temporary Fundin- for New Headquarters Construction. The motion carried (5-0). B. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll Councilmember Weber commented on the mileage reimbursement from the Mayor for the Nine Cities meeting. He questioned how many miles the Mayor drove to and from this meeting. He was surprised the Mayor would ask for reimbursement for a voluntary position. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JUNE 8, 2026 8 Mayor Grant reported this meeting was held in Vadnais Heights and he estimated he drove 18 miles. Councilmember Weber stated he had not seen this type of reimbursement request in the past and asked if this was something the Mayor did regularly. Mayor Grant indicated he did not. He explained he had requested a mileage reimbursement for an Xcel Energy presentation. He reported this was an allowable request for a Councilmember or Mayor to make. Councilmember Weber stated he understands but at the same time, he views this as a voluntary position and that the Mayor was elected. He is volunteering for this particular board. He was shocked by it and noted he had not considered requesting reimbursement for a committee meeting he volunteered to attend on behalf of the City. Councilmember Holden explained according to the IRS, her tax man and the Minnesota Department of Revenue, these are not voluntary positions because Councilmembers were paid. If they were voluntary, they could deduct all the services and time. Mayor Grant noted he attends meetings that take him a quite a ways out of the City and he could submit for mileage reimbursement. It is not a voluntary position but rather a paid position. While he did not do very often, you can submit for reimbursement. MOTION: Councilmember Rousseau moved and Councilmember Weber seconded a motion to Approve the Claims and Payroll fisting(. Councilmember Holden requested a point of clarification and asked what they were voting on. Mayor Grant said he thought there was a motion to approve Claims and Payroll. Councilmember Holden said we've already passed Claims and Payroll. Councilmember Weber said no, that was pulled. Mayor Grant said no, we didn't. It only sounded like we did. Councilmember Holden said she moved Claims and Payroll. Councilmember Weber said no you didn't, you moved your item. Councilmember Rousseau said for the Lake Johanna Fire Department. Mayor Grant and Councilmember Weber said you moved the fire department item. Councilmember Holden said that she moved Claims and Payroll before that. She said that she moved that the Mayor execute all documents. Mayor Grant and Councilmembers Monson, Weber and Rousseau simultaneously replied it was pulled. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JUNE 8, 2026 9 Councilmember Holden replied right. But now he is saying he wants to, that is what my question is. Now we are approving Claims and Payroll but aren't we just approving this ordinance? Councilmember Weber said what? Mayor Grant stated that they are on 913 which was formerly 8A. Councilmember Holden said correct. Mayor Grant said the item was pulled for a question on mileage reimbursement by Councilmember Weber. After brief discussion, he believed he heard Councilmember Rousseau then move to approve Claims and Payroll and Councilmember Weber seconded that motion. So now our pulled Consent item 8A is on the floor for discussion and vote. Councilmember Holden said shouldn't we be voting on a motion to approve Claims and Payroll? Mayor Grant said yes, that is what we are doing. Councilmember Holden said okay, as she keeps hearing Consent Calendar. Mayor Grant said it was pulled from the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Holden said okay, sorry guys. I keep hearing we're voting on Consent Calendar. Mayor Grant asked if there was further discussion before asking for the vote. MOTION: Councilmember Rousseau moved and Councilmember Weber seconded a motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and PaN roll. The motion carried (5-0). 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 11. NEW BUSINESS A. Ordinance 2026-011 Amending Chapter 2, Section 210, Subsection 210.03 — Council Meetings Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk Hanson stated the City Council discussed its meeting schedule at the May 11 and May 26 work sessions. Staff was directed to bring forward an ordinance amendment to accomplish the following: 0 Hold regular City Council Work Sessions at 5:00 p.m. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JUNE 8, 2026 10 Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk Hanson reviewed a redlined draft Ordinance 2026-011. It was noted the passage of this ordinance would be effective immediately and begin with the June 22 work session. Councilmember Holden stated she would not be supporting this change because she would be affected by the new meeting start time. She discussed why several of the recent meetings have gone late, noting this had to do with the passing of the Agenda and the Consent Calendar. She noted there were obvious reasons why meetings went late, such as a lot of public comment, which some people didn't like but that was what we have accepted now. She explained she did not like the comments that were made about making other accommodations as she's been trying to make arrangements for 4 years. She reported she started her days at 6:00 a.m. and this change to a 5:00 p.m. start would not allow her to attend work sessions on time. She noted this was not the human side of leadership. Mayor Grant indicated he would not be supporting this motion either. He reported the Council was well aware that Councilmember Holden could not attend a 5:00 p.m. meeting during the school year. He explained this ordinance would make a Councilmember not be able to attend Council work sessions. He stated this ordinance would interfere with having all five Councilmembers in attendance at work sessions. Councilmember Weber stated this ordinance should have been on the Consent Calendar as the Council had discussed this matter at two work sessions already. He was of the opinion the Mayor was trying to rehash the discussions from the previous meetings. It was his recollection that ordinances that are discussed at work sessions are automatically placed on the Consent Calendar. MOTION: Councilmember Weber moved and Councilmember Rousseau seconded a motion to adopt Ordinance 2026-011, Amending Chapter 2, Section 210, Subsection 210.03 — Council Meetings Councilmember Holden reiterated her job is from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm and if any Councilmember had a job that went late, we would certainly make sure they could attend the meetings. Mayor Grant commented if ordinances have consent from all five members of the Council the item can be placed on the Consent Calendar. However, this item did not have consensus which meant there would be discussion. Councilmember Monson indicated she spent time researching this topic because the Council has struggled with time management and that is why meetings go so late. Since Council has been unable to tackle that piece and there have been unsuccessful attempts with time management, she explained this led to the Council asking for 30 minutes prior to the original work session start time to get through required City work. This is where we are today. She stated through her research, the Council held meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of the month with a work session on the third Monday of the month that went until 8:00 p.m. [starting at 5:00 pm]. She reported the City was now holding a 75t' Anniversary meeting as well which also begins at 5:00 p.m. which is attended by both the liaisons. She noted there has been continued commentary and ideas around restrictions and availability to do City work. She referenced there have been new committees and assignments since December. She indicated that currently, Councilmember Rousseau has six liaison assignments, Councilmember Weber has four, Councilmember Monson ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JUNE 8, 2026 11 has four, Councilmember Holden has two and Mayor Grant has two. She further addressed the comments that have been made regarding the availability to do City work. She noted in December, Councilmember Holden was offered the PTRC liaison position and declined. She stated the Karth Lake Improvement District liaison position was taken by Councilmember Weber after being open for some time. She commented that the Human Rights Commission liaison position was open for the taking and Councilmember Rousseau assumed this role after no one else stepped forward. She noted Councilmember Rousseau also took on the liaison position to the Ramsey County League of Local Government and Councilmember Weber would be serving as the alternate. She discussed the time it took to do City work. It was her hope that Councilmember Holden would be able to attend the work sessions, noting notice was required to make a change to the meeting times. She explained she was extremely proud of the leadership Councilmember Rousseau was showing by serving as a liaison to multiple groups for the City. Councilmember Holden reported Mayor Grant and herself have worked hundreds and hundreds of hours putting together the JDA, development agreements and the TRC. She stated this work was done over the years while serving on a number of committees for the City. However, in 2022 she and the Mayor were not allowed to serve on any City committees. She indicated this same action was taken in 2023, where she and Mayor Grant were not allowed to serve as a liaison to any committees. She explained the reality was that the Mayor and herself were treated quite poorly for several years and now she was supposed to step up and take the positions that no one else wanted. She reiterated that Councilmember Rousseau volunteered for these positions and did not have to. She stated after serving this City for 20 years, she did not appreciate how she was treated by the new Councilmembers. She commented on how serving as the Council liaison was serving certain people well because they were able to pick the representatives they wanted, could hire who they wanted and fire who they wanted. She indicated she would love to be here at 5:00 p.m. but stated this was not the problem. She stated some Councilmembers have to talk about a single agenda item for an hour before moving on because it was a "gotcha". She encouraged the counts to really be taken to see how the slate has been treating others because apparently no work was done in this City before the slate showed up. Mayor Grant indicated the slate did not allow himself or Councilmember Holden to hold committee assignments. He reported going back one week, he volunteered to serve on FPAC and he was voted down by the slate for this position. He urged the slate not to begin talking about committee assignments. He stated three committees were assigned at the last Council meeting and no positions were offered to Councilmember Holden or himself. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and MaN or Grant seconded a motion to call the question. The motion carried (5-0). A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried 3-2 (Councilmember Holden and Mayor Grant opposed). 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 13. COUNCIL COMMENTS ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JUNE 8, 2026 12 Councilmember Rousseau requested staff show Councilmember Holden how to attend meetings remotely now that the meeting time has changed for Council work sessions. Councilmember Rousseau welcomed Gayle Bauman back to the City of Arden Hills, noting she will be serving as the Interim Finance Director. Councilmember Rousseau reported she attended the Jack's Basket ribbon cutting ceremony last weekend. She stated this organization celebrates babies with down syndrome. She noted the EDC discussed having a weeklong fundraiser for local businesses going forward. Councilmember Rousseau asked if the Personnel Committee decided to send staff members home early if they were not presenting at Council meetings. City Administrator Jagoe explained this topic was shared with the Personnel Committee and would be brought to a future work session for further discussion. Councilmember Weber commented on the four cases the Planning Commission heard last week. He reported a long discussion was held regarding ADU's and this topic would be taken up again by the Planning Commission in July or August. Councilmember Holden reported she attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for Jack's Basket and appreciated seeing their expanded space. She noted this was an international organization she was proud to have in Arden Hills. Councilmember Holden explained she attended the Sea Cadet bridging ceremony at AHATS. Mayor Grant congratulated all of the Mounds View High School graduates. Mayor Grant reported he also attended the Sea Cadets bridging ceremony at AHATS where five cadets graduated. Mayor Grant stated he attended an award ceremony on behalf of the City of Arden Hills where he accepted a Partners in Energy Award. Mayor Grant welcomed Gayle Bauman back to the City of Arden Hills. ADJOURN MOTION: Mavor Grant moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried (5-0). Mayor Grant adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:53 p.m. v J lie Hanson David Grant ty Clerk Mayor