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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — JUNE 9, 2025 3 Mayor Grant said it calls out political or religious organizations. He thought it could be more specific to include political action committees, candidates and political parties. Parks and Recreation Manager Skalicky said the policy mentions political or religious organizations or sensitive social issues. Mayor Grant would like to see it specifically call out political organizations/candidates/parties. He wouldn't want to see Touch -A -Truck turn into a political campaign event for a certain candidate. We don't want to sell our events so the sponsor can campaign. Parks and Recreation Manager Skaticky doesn't think she's ever had anyone other than a small business reach out to sponsor. Mayor Grant said he would be happy if the materials delineated political organizations. He asked about the booths. He asked if everyone has to pay $50 to have a booth. Parks and Recreation Manager Skalicky said no. She used the example of Touch -A -Truck. If someone is going to contribute to the event by bringing a vehicle, they wouldn't be required to pay. She used to run a large community event with over 3,000 attendees. There were 25 sponsors at each event. They each got a booth. After 25, they would not accept any more. Any organization that contributed by being a part of the experience of the event wouldn't be charged. Councilmember Monson said it looks good. She thinks all the big pieces are in place and the little details will work themselves out when an event is hosted. She suggested presenting to the EDC so they are aware of the program and see what feedback they may have. Councilmember Weber asked about the language to include "religious or political affiliation". Ultimately the Council and City Staff have the final say. He said rather than delineating so much that it becomes a pamphlet. He thinks stating that any religious or political affiliation is not allowed. Mayor Grant thinks "parties, candidates or political action committees" covers it. Councilmember Weber asked for clarification on a booth. He said we are offering space for a booth; we aren't providing a booth. Parks and Recreation Manager Skalicky confirmed. Councilmember Weber thought that could be made clearer in the policy language. Parks and Recreation Manager Skalicky said that these aren't the only documents that sponsors will get. When she has worked with these types of programs in the past, the sponsor is asked to complete this paperwork but that is a small portion of the communication they will receive. It will be clearly laid out that no physical booth will be provided. Councilmember Weber said there is a payment option so the sponsor may have made payment before getting that extra communication.