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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—NOVEMBER 15,2021 7 <br /> Councilmember Holden supported staff speaking with the City Attorney to see if the tree funds <br /> could be used for landscaping and shrubbery. <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated she did not support the City giving $20,000 to NYFS in 2022. <br /> She discussed how this organization was in competition with other non-profits in the community <br /> that were worthy of support. <br /> Councilmember Holden concurred noting Health Partners had a mental health division available <br /> for Arden Hills residents. <br /> Councilmember Scott commented Health Partners was not a non-profit. He explained there are <br /> other organizations that provide mental health services, but he was uncertain that these services <br /> were as far reaching as NYFS. For this reason, he was leaning towards the City continuing to <br /> support NYFS. <br /> Councilmember McClung stated he was uncertain if there was another organization that was a <br /> bigger bang for the buck that was available to the City. <br /> Mayor Grant asked if there were other diversion alternatives available to the City. He indicated <br /> he was on the fence, but was prone to stay with NYFS. <br /> Further discussion ensued. <br /> Councilmember Holden discussed the deficit that NYFS was facing and anticipated this would <br /> cause continued increases from this organization. <br /> Mayor Grant stated 3/5 of the Council did not support continued funding for NYFS. <br /> Councilmember Holden commented one of her concerns was that NYFS did not work with the <br /> Ramsey County Sheriff's Department, who serves the City of Arden Hills. <br /> Council directed staff not to bring forward the NYFS agreement for renewal for 2022. <br /> Mayor Grant asked where the Council was with respect to the levy increase. <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated she was at 4.5%. <br /> Councilmember Scott indicated he supported a 4.5% increase as well. <br /> Councilmember Holden commented she also supported a 4.5% increase. <br /> Councilmember McClung explained he supported an increase of 4.0%. <br /> F. Draft 2022 Fee Schedule <br /> City Clerk Hanson stated the City Council annually establishes a fee schedule for administrative, <br /> building construction, liquor licensing, park and recreation facility usage, planning and zoning, <br />