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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – AUGUST 15, 2022 5 Mayor Grant directed staff see if Arden Hills can get into the program and bring it forward to a Council meeting if they are able. E. State of the City Update Communications Coordinator Arel passed out the draft slides for the State of the City. Communications Coordinator Arel stated that Boston Scientific will host the event Thursday, September 15. Refreshments will be catered by Boston Scientific’s catering company with options for a continental breakfast. NineNorth will record the event, edit and post a recording of the event online. After the slides are finalized staff and Council will work on the script for each presenter. The total cost of the event is higher than the estimated amount but there is sufficient balance in the EDA fund to cover the overage. There will be no charge for the room rental even if the City doesn’t use the onsite caterer. Council reviewed the draft slides, made changes and additions, and decided to use onsite catering. Communications Coordinator Arel said the Council had discussed moving the event to earlier in the year and wondered if they would like to have next years State of the City in March or April. Councilmember Holden liked the idea of having it in April. Councilmember Holmes suggested skipping 2023 and having the next event in spring of 2024. City Administrator Perrault said staff would have the slides updated within two weeks and the script to Council in three weeks. F. Lake Johanna Trail Study Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said the Lake Johanna Boulevard Trail Study open house held at City Hall was well attended. He invited Ramsey County to the September 19 work session to discuss. City Administrator Perrault asked if the Council wanted to send a letter to the County prior to that meeting or just discuss face to face. Councilmember Holden thought they could tar the curb as a short-term solution but if they’re coming there’s no need for a letter. Councilmember Holmes didn’t understand why it had to be so elaborate and thought they could do a trail like the one on Old Snelling. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said they are planning for TIF and construction in 2028. They are asking for $6 million from Met Council, which would be a $4.8 million grant, equating to $600,000 each for the City and County.