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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—NOVEMBER 21, 2022 2 <br /> Councilmember Radziej stated he was comfortable with the 3% COLA along with the <br /> anniversary step increases already in place. <br /> Councilmember Scott indicated he could support a 3.5%COLA increase. <br /> Mayor Grant and Councilmember Holden supported a 3%COLA increase. <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated a 3.5%COLA increase may help with retaining City employees. <br /> Councilmember Scott agreed a 3.5% COLA increase would assist in keeping the City <br /> competitive. <br /> Finance Director Bauman commented on the COLA increase that had already been approved for <br /> the City's union. <br /> Finance Director Bauman asked what range staff should bring back for the levy increase. <br /> Councilmember Holden requested staff bring back information regarding a 5%, 6%and 7% levy <br /> increase. <br /> Councilmember Holmes inquired if the Council would try and reach a consensus at this meeting <br /> on the proposed levy increase. <br /> Mayor Grant stated he did not believe the Council had to reach a consensus at this time. He <br /> asked where the Council was sitting at this time regarding the levy amount. <br /> Councilmember Scott explained he supported a 6%levy increase. <br /> Councilmember Holmes indicated she supported a 7% levy increase. <br /> Councilmember Holden supported a levy increase of 5%or 5.5%. <br /> Councilmember Radziej stated he would like to see the levy at 5.5%or 6%. <br /> Mayor Grant indicated he would like to see the levy at 5.5%or 6%as well. <br /> B. Draft 2023 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 /> utilities, business licenses, utility fees, and other miscellaneous permits and penalties that are <br /> enforced by the City. Staff reviewed the draft fee schedule noting the proposed changes and <br /> requested feedback from the Council. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding the proposed electrical permit fees. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked how much the City made off of pet licenses each year. <br />