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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — MAY 27, 2025 15 Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen doesn't know that answer. Councilmember Monson said with hundreds of lights in the City, of course they are going to charge something to remove. Mayor Grant asked if Staff has a recommendation for pre -pay vs. standard service. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen it depends on if we want decorative or fiberglass. The standard service, over the long run, will cost the City a lower amount. Councilmember Holden asked if that would be covered by TCAAP. Mayor Grant thinks it has to be built in. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen confirmed. There could be language in the development agreement to cover the costs. Councilmember Weber said ultimately the City is responsible unless there is an HOA rider. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen confirmed. The City will be billed by Xcel. How those costs are distributed is yet to be determined. Mayor Grant said if we want a better looking pole, the aluminum would be better. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said the aluminum pole has already been selected for the street lighting. The decorative trail lighting options are style B or C in the packet. However, those are only available with the pre -pay option. Mayor Grant said only B and C are aluminum. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen confirmed. Councilmember Weber asked if the fiberglass options are style A and style B. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said style A is fiberglass and style B is decorative. Councilmember Holden asked if the one foot height difference matters as far as vandalism. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen confirmed that the main difference is the height and they do allow for up to 18 feet in the TRC. Councilmember Weber said the biggest difference is the service agreement not being available on the aluminum ones. He thinks that's the biggest question Council should be asking, depending on how this gets paid for.