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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 11 Mayor Grant commented on how the estimate for the budget surplus was around $100,000 to $200,000 from an overall budget of$5 million. He stated Arden Hills did have the lowest tax rate in Ramsey County. He explained he was not in charge of other cities in Ramsey County, he was only in charge of Arden Hills and how this City spent its tax dollars. Councilmember Rousseau stated the 12.55% levy increase would cost taxpayers $3.40 for homes valued between $180,000 and $190,000 or $8.33 for homes valued between $443,000 and $469,000. She recommended the levy be set at 12.55% and that the Council work to lower this amount by December. Councilmember Monson indicated she was not opposed to a final levy increase of 10%, but recommended the preliminary levy be set at 12.55% or 14.7% with the understanding this amount could be lowered in December. MOTION: Councilmember Rousseau moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2023-045 — Setting the Preliminary Lew at 12.55% for Taxes Payable in 2024. Mayor Grant commented he still believed the preliminary levy should be set closer to 10%. The motion carried 3-2 (Councilmember Holden and Mayor Grant opposed). 13. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Monson commented the Fire Board met last week to discuss the fire district and the governance model. Councilmember Monson reported she was looking forward to attending the JDA Worksession on Wednesday, September 27 where density scenarios will be presented by the developer. Councilmember Monson asked if the Council had ever decided to set a date for a workshop date for TCAAP visioning. City Administrator Perrault reported he did not have a date for this meeting. Councilmember Monson indicated she was looking forward to attending the flashlight pumpkin hunt. Councilmember Fabel stated the Council held interviews for a new City Attorney this evening. He commented on the role of the City Attorney and stated the City has been very well served by City Attorney Jamnik. Councilmember Holden reported Boston Scientific held their annual event where all employees are brought into Arden Hills for presentations. She indicated this event was a huge success again this year.