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The Official City Newsletter for Arden Hills Residents November 2014 City sets preliminary tax levy for 2015 Cities and other taxing entities are required to set preliminary maximum tax levies each Sep- tember. These preliminary numbers are used to calculate the notices of potential taxes property owners receive in the mail each fall. Public hearings then are held in late November or early December before governing bodies make a final decision on their budget and tax levy. The final levy amount can be lower than the amount decided in September, but it cannot be higher. The Arden Hills City Council set the City’s 2015 preliminary tax levy at $3.42 million. That would be a 5 percent (approximately $16,500) increase over the 2014 levy. The Council is continuing to discuss the proposed 2015 levy and budget. Histori- cally, the Council has set its final levy at an amount that is lower than the prelimi- nary number. The City Council will hold a public hear- ing on the proposed levy and budget dur- ing its December 8 meeting. Following the public hearing, the Council is scheduled to then finalize the 2015 levy and budget. Public hearing on proposed tax levy Tuesday, December 8 7 p.m. City Council Chambers Arden Hills City Hall (This hearing takes place during a regular City Council meeting) The new businesses at Lexington Station are: by Kristine Goodrich At the new Lexington Station, you can now get dinner, dessert, a caffeine fix and nutrition supplements. You can also get your hair and nails done and upgrade to the new iPhone. Nine businesses are now open in the new retail development at 3833 Lexington Avenue North. Most of the new tenants are well-known national restaurants and retail- ers: Starbucks, Papa John’s Pizza, Noodles & Company, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, AT&T, GNC and Fantastic Sam’s Hair Salon. There also is a nail salon called Royal Nails. The ninth space is occupied by a unique business created and owned by Arden Hills residents. Gary and Julie Gronquist opened POP Culture Frozen Yogurt. They toured every other frozen shop in the metro and many more across the coun- try to gather ideas for their own shop. It offers over 15 frozen yogurt flavors, over Nine businesses open in Lexington Station by Kristine Goodrich Customers en- joyed a frozen yogurt treat at POP Culture during the grand opening at Lexington Station. 70 toppings, a sauce bar and a real whipped cream machine. If you have time to eat in, there are custom chairs, booths, couches and two large-screen televisions. The Gronquists noted that their yogurt is made in Minnesota and much of their equipment is Minnesota-made as well. The couple has lived in Arden Hills for 14 years. They also own another Arden Hills business: Balance for Life Fitness Center. • AT&T • Fantastic Sam’s Hair Salon • GNC • Noodles & Company • Papa John’s Pizza • POP Culture Frozen Yogurt • Potbelly Sandwich Shop • Royal Nails • Starbucks photo by Susan Cathey