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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—APRIL 8, 2024 7 <br /> Mayor Grant indicated he could support this. He appreciated how the information presented <br /> would provide residents with a wide view of the City's upcoming expenses and how the City was <br /> planning to collect funds for its upcoming projects. <br /> Councilmember Holden did not believe operating costs should be coming out of franchise fees. <br /> Rather, franchise fees should be for trails or the fire station and operating costs should be coming <br /> out of property taxes. <br /> Mayor Grant indicated it would be great if the City received funding for the fire station from the <br /> federal government and state funding for the trails. However, for the time being, the City had to <br /> consider how to collect fees in order to cover its expenses for its proposed projects. <br /> Councilmember Monson supported the City having more discussions regarding franchise fees <br /> once the Council learns if there is an appetite for franchise fees from the public. <br /> Mayor Grant asked if Councilmember Holden had any further questions regarding this item. <br /> Councilmember Holden indicated she appreciated the fact the Council would be able to review <br /> the financial presentation prior to it going out to the public. <br /> E. Deer Management <br /> Mayor Grant asked if the Council supported moving forward with deer management and to <br /> provide a thumbs up or a thumbs down. <br /> Councilmember Monson stated she would like to have active deer management in Arden Hills. <br /> Council consensus was for the City to not pursue deer management at this time. <br /> Mayor Grant noted it was time to adjourn and prepare for the start of the regular City Council <br /> meeting at 7:00 pm. He stated depending on the length of that meeting, Council could reconvene <br /> the work session following the regular meeting. <br /> F. Legislative Priorities and Processes <br /> This item will be addressed by the Council at a future work session. <br /> G. Committee/Commission Liaison Roles and Responsibilities <br /> This item will be addressed by the Council at a future work session. <br /> H. Proclamation Policy <br /> This item will be addressed by the Council at a future work session. <br /> I. Council Tracker <br /> This item will be addressed by the Council at a future work session. <br />