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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL-NOVEMBER 25, 2024 3 <br /> Senator Marty stated his budget relies on Medicaid funds and noted the feds pay a little over <br /> half. He explained he was counting on this funding and if it was lost, premiums would have to go <br /> up or the State would have to step in. <br /> Councilmember Rousseau congratulated Representative Moller for being named chair to the <br /> Ethics Committee and Public Safety Committee. She thanked Senator Marty and Representative <br /> Moller for representing this community well. <br /> Councilmember Fabel stated he was disappointed with the fact the legislature did not approve a <br /> bonding bill this year. He asked if action would be taken on a bonding bill at the beginning of the <br /> 2025 legislative session. <br /> Representative Moller commented she could not say, but understood people wanted that to <br /> happen. <br /> Councilmember Fabel questioned if affordable housing would continue to be a priority for the <br /> legislature in 2025. <br /> Representative Moller reported the State invested $1 billion in housing and noted housing would <br /> always be a high priority for the State. <br /> Senator Marty explained he understood the needs for housing in the State were critical and noted <br /> the housing chairs in both the Senate and House also understood this concern. <br /> Mayor Grant thanked Senator Marty and Representative Moller for their efforts on behalf of the <br /> community. He indicated he appreciated all of their efforts on the fire station. He thanked <br /> Representative Moller for working with him on sewer and water issues. He stated Arden Hills <br /> was a small community and did not have budget for lobbyists. He asked that Senator Marty and <br /> Representative Moller continue to advocate for a trail along old Highway 10. <br /> Senator Marty indicated this was a Safe Routes to School trail segment and noted he understood <br /> this was an important initiative for the community. <br /> 6. STAFF COMMENTS <br /> None. <br /> 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> None. <br /> 8. CONSENT CALENDAR <br /> A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll <br /> B. Motion to Approve Ramsey County Joint Powers Agreement for Recycling <br /> Funding <br /> ��Metion to ^„ e Resolution 2024 053 Authoring the- Appheation--fer <br />