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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — MAY 27, 2025 23 Councilmember Holden asked for clarification that we can carry over 20% of 2025 money and spend it in 2026. Mayor Grant confirmed. He said that is about $4,000. That's nice seed money for the event. It can be used to advertise and promote the event. He said we have right around $20,000. If we take away 20%, we're down to $16,000. In the past we have given it to Rib Fest. There is discussion of using if for the Ice Swim. The Norwegian Foot March is sponsored by the ROTC. If the House of Norway will promote the event, we could give money to them. Councilmember Monson thought Council had previously discussed this to include the Ice Swim and the Norwegian Foot March. Mayor Grant confirmed. Councilmember Weber would support giving each event $5,000. Mayor Grant said he talked to Twin Cities Gateway about the possibility of them funding the Ice Swim with $1,000 from their own money because it's a new event. Councilmember Weber supports splitting the money equally between Rib Fest, Norwegian Foot March and the Ice Swim. Councilmember Monson would like to substantially support the Ice Swim. Councilmember Holden agreed. She would like to see the Ice Swim continue to be held in Arden Hills. Councilmember Weber said that is fair, but there is a lot of potential for the Norwegian Foot March, as well. It's a great event and he thinks people will have a great time there, if they know it's happening. Councilmember Monson would support giving half of the funds to the Ice Swim with Rib Fest and the Norwegian Foot March getting a quarter of the remaining amount. Councilmember Holden said $4,000 is a lot for the House of Norway. Councilmember Monson asked if Council would prefer $10,000 for the Ice Swim, $4,000 for Rib Fest and $2,000 for the Norwegian Foot March. She asked if Rib Fest is a worthwhile endeavor. Mayor Grant said they should acknowledge that we're contributing. Councilmember Holden said the National Guard really appreciates our contribution. Councilmember Weber would like to see more go to the foot march. Councilmember Holden said the money has to go towards marketing the event.