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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — MAY 15, 2023 5 for beer and other refreshments. They will get a Minnesota Department of Health temporary food license for sanitation and serving. They are aware of the noise ordinance in the city, and they will contact the Ramsey County Sheriff and Lake Johanna Fire Department for safety assessments and requirements. Mr. Olson noted they would like to place signs in the area to invite the public. They are accepting bids for a sanitation plan for portable toilets, sanitation stations and trash. They are hoping this inaugural event will bring people to Arden Hills to learn about labor trades and the military. Mayor Grant asked if they were hoping for this to be an annual event at the Red Bull facility. Mr. Olson said that would be up to the commanding general, but they hoped it would be. Mayor Grant asked what they meant in their letter by "underrepresented communities". Mr. Olson said that references diversity, equity inclusion and belonging, and they reach out to all communities that may not have considered an opportunity in the trades. Mayor Grant asked if the funds would be used locally or throughout the state. Mr. Olson said they would be used throughout the state, using the network of Yellow Ribbon organizations. Community Development Director Jagoe stated that based on tonight's Council feedback staff would keep working with them to get the necessary permits and site plan review. Councilmember Holden noted this would be a good year for this event because Scoops for Troops isn't happening. She suggested having golf carts to shuttle people that have to park far away, and they will need to be sure there is enough handicapped parking. Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council Member Fowler said they would have parking lot volunteers and they could designate more handicapped parking toward the front. They could also have some kid friendly games. Councilmember Rousseau was disappointed to hear how much of the event would be a career fair. She thought it would be a great idea for Arden Hills to have a festival. She would like to know more about their 50(c)3 and how much of the funds raised would go to programs versus marketing and initial set up. Mr. Fowler said BSC (Building Strong Communities) has been around for about five years, they made it a state-wide diversity and inclusion program about three years ago. They just graduated 68 people out of the program and have been so far able to guarantee 100% placement in the trades. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon has a separate steering committee but is also under the 501(c)3. BSC is specific to the trades. The military sees an opportunity to have possible recruitment efforts at the event geared toward citizen soldiers who are part-time military. The same type of people that make potentially good apprentices and potentially good Guard members.