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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 15 <br />Councilmember Monson asked if Staff is seeking direction on how to counter. She said <br />$4,000/month with a 5% escalator. <br />Councilmember Holden said if the monthly fee is $3,000, the escalator should be 5%. If it's <br />$4,000, the escalator should be 4%. <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said he's not looking for exact numbers. He <br />is seeking flexibility to go back and negotiate. <br />Councilmember Rousseau said she trusts Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen <br />to negotiate. She's hoping for $4,000 at 5%. <br />Councilmember Fabel asked if there was any leverage based on the location of the water tower. <br />If they don't like our number, will they move somewhere else? <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said he said it is a favorable spot. T-Mobile <br />merged with Sprint and they are in the process of decommissioning the Sprint equipment. So T- <br />Mobile would just have this one site on that tower. He thinks it's important to them. <br />Councilmember Fabel wanted confirmation the City isn't running the risk of T-Mobile going <br />somewhere else if our price it too high. <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen doesn't believe so. He doesn't think these <br />numbers are unreasonable for T-Mobile. He will bring this back to Council if he needs further <br />direction. <br />D. Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP Discussion <br />This item was not discussed. <br />E. City Historian <br />Councilmember Holden wanted to make people aware that we have a City Historian. This City <br />Historian is writing a book regarding the full history of Arden Hills. She would like to have him <br />give a presentation and make his book available, if residents are interested. <br />Council was in favor of extending the invitation to the City Historian. <br />F. Agenda Planning <br />Mayor Grant said Staff is bringing some personnel items forward that need to be done. Memos <br />will be forthcoming. <br />Councilmember Rousseau would like to address the door-to-door solicitations though the City <br />may be past peak season for this activity. However, she is concerned that so many pest control <br />