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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 28, 2023 4 <br /> A. Commissioner Frethem Updates <br /> Ramsey County Commissioner Nicole Frethem introduced herself and provided the Council <br /> with an update from Ramsey County. She commented on the duties of the County and the <br /> initiatives they were pursuing, which included an appropriate response model for 911 services. <br /> The County's economic development and workforce initiatives were described. The HRA levy <br /> was further discussed. She reported the County was pursuing curbside food scrap collection and <br /> should be up and running in the next couple of years. She explained drop off organics would <br /> continue to be an option for Arden Hills residents. <br /> Councilmember Monson asked if contract cities received the same appropriate response model <br /> for 911 services. <br /> Ramsey County Commissioner Frethem reported this was the case. <br /> Councilmember Rousseau stated she would like to learn more about the workforce initiatives <br /> being pursued by the County. <br /> Mayor Grant requested further information regarding the HRA levy. <br /> Ramsey County Commissioner Frethem stated the HRA levy was proposed to be $11 million <br /> for 2024 and it was noted this was a separate levy from the County's general tax levy. <br /> Mayor Grant questioned what the County's levy increase would be for the coming year. <br /> Ramsey County Commissioner Frethem estimated the levy increase to be 6.75% for 2024. She <br /> commented on how the County would be using cannabis dollars to assist with buying down the <br /> tax levy in future years. <br /> Councilmember Monson spoke to the benefits of organics recycling and stated she appreciated <br /> having residential organics recycling when she lived in Minneapolis. <br /> Ramsey County Commissioner Frethem discussed the numerous ways organics recycling would <br /> benefit residents and the environment. <br /> Councilmember Rousseau asked if the County had funding set aside for Lake Johanna <br /> Boulevard. <br /> Ramsey County Commissioner Frethem reported the County was trying to schedule a <br /> worksession meeting with the City to discuss the preferred design plans for the Lake Johanna <br /> corridor. <br /> 6. STAFF COMMENTS <br /> A. Transportation Update <br />