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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — MARCH 21, 2022 7 County for assistance. She discussed how the new water treatment plant would increase the City's utility bills. She commented on how this expense would impact all residents in Arden Hills. She indicated she would like the ARP funds to focus on stormwater and sewer projects in order to assist with keeping utility bills in line. Mayor Grant reported these types of projects would assist all Arden Hills residents. He indicated the City had a number of sewer lining and stormwater projects that could be completed with the help of ARP funds, along with the replacement of the City's water meters. Councilmember Radziej asked if the Chatham Avenue project could be added back in. Finance Director Bauman reported this was an allowable use for the funds. She indicated PIR funds could also cover the expense for this project. Councilmember Radziej stated he supported the use of ARP funds for sewer lining, water meters, street and stormwater improvements. Councilmember Scott explained he supported the use of ARP funds for infrastructure improvements which included sewer, water, and stormwater projects. He suggested water conservation projects also be considered. City Administrator Perrault commented further on the water conservation project that was being offered by Met Council noting the Council discussed this project in years past and recommended this not be pursued at this time. Councilmember Holmes stated it was important that these monies be used for one-time big projects versus for routine maintenance items. She supported the City use the funds for the replacement of water meters, and other sanitary sewer improvement projects. She asked if improvements for the fire station could be covered by ARP funds. Mayor Grant commented the timing could be a little off for this project. Councilmember Holden explained the fire station improvements would be paid for by three cities and the project may be bonded by the other cities, which meant it may be difficult to time the use of ARP funds for this project. Mayor Grant directed staff to put an outline together per the discussion for specifically spending of the funds, and bring that back to Council. D. SLP Lions Donation Discussion Mayor Grant stated the Spring Lake Park Lions Club donated $10,000 to be used for Parks and Recreation. He asked the Council to discuss how they would like to use the funds donated by the Spring Lake Park Lions Club. Councilmember Scott commented he recalled these dollars were to be used for a park and rec facility.