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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – NOVEMBER 23, 2020 4 Councilmember Scott suggested the City counter with a rate of $40,000 a year with an increase of 2.5% per year. Mayor Grant reported staff could be directed to make this counter offer to AT&T. Councilmember Holden supported the City leaving the yearly rental rate at $49,000 with a lower escalator. Councilmember Holmes stated she was not against talking to AT&T but suggested the change be conducted during the renewal time, versus mid-lease. Councilmember Holden requested further information from staff on how the different rates would impact the lease period. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom discussed how the proposed rental rates would compound and increase over the years. Mayor Grant supported the Council providing staff the latitude to go back and negotiate with AT&T with the escalator between 3% or 4%. He reported there was some appetite for a lower yearly rental rate. Councilmember Holmes did not support staff negotiating the terms in the middle of the lease. However, if this matter were going to move forward, she recommended the City’s rate be more representative of the adjacent communities. Council consensus was to direct staff to negotiate the lease with AT&T. B. Clean Up Day Discussion Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated at its June 8, 2020 meeting, the City Council discussed hosting a citywide recycling event. At that time, the Council was in decided to postpone hosting a cleanup day until 2021 due to COVID-19 concerns. During the meeting staff discussed a “Clean Up Day” style drop-off event where the City could coordinate with Green Lights Recycling in Blaine to host a drop-off event at their facility. Residents would bring their materials to the recycler directly for a fee depending on the material. Green Lights Recycling would manage and operate the event. They currently host events for several cities at their facility. These cities include: Blaine, Anoka, Ham Lake, Fridley, Centerville, Lexington, and Spring Lake Park. It was noted that the option to host an offsite event in Blaine at Green Light would cost between $3,000 and $4,000. Staff commented further on the proposed Clean Up Day options and requested feedback from the Council on how to proceed. Councilmember Scott supported the City holding a Clean Up Day in 2021. Councilmember McClung suggested the Clean Up Day event be held mid to late 2021. Councilmember Holmes agreed.