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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — JUNE 9, 2025 7 Public Works Director and City Engineer Swearingen said he has a meeting next week regarding the feasibility study and the booster station. Councilmember Monson clarified that Staff doesn't need any more direction other than we want to stay with the 429, we want Ryan to be faulted in with their fair share, and when we're ready we'll have to get two bonds. Financial Consultant Kvilvang confirmed. City Administrator Jagoe asked about the Outlot A property. She said as we are adjusting the fee schedule to the $8,950, should we establish a fee for the Ryan, Outlot A, proportionate to their share? Financial Consultant Kvilvang said that can happen over the next few months. There has to be a discussion with Ryan, first. The number will go up significantly for a proportionate share and they need to be aware of that because it will come into play with their land price from the County. C. Spring Lake Park Lions Club Donation Discussion Public Works Director and City Engineer Swearingen said the Spring Lake Park Lions Club donated $15,000 last year. It was earmarked for a chain link fence at a park, but now MNDOT is paying for the fence. The PTRC recommended using the money for two basketball hoops at Cummings and the balance going towards picnic table upgrades at Arden Oaks and Freeway Park. Councilmember Holden said usually they like to have something attributed to them. If we do it piecemeal you can't really do that. She would like to pick one thing. She wondered if we have enough pickleball nets. She knows we just ordered 4. Getting 2 or 4 for Hazelnut might be a good use. She said there is a new sponsorship through Met Council for benches. Public Works Director and City Engineer Swearingen said with this year's park improvement project there was a line item for amenities to include benches and picnic tables. The total was $23,000. That was taken out of the project so we could move forward with it. Councilmember Holden asked if we could use the money for the courts at Arden Manor. Public Works Director and City Engineer Swearingen said $15,000 is a drop in the bucket based on what that court needs. Councilmember Holden asked if there are wire hoops on all the basketball courts. Public Works Director and City Engineer Swearingen said the hoops at Cummings park are not. Councilmember Rousseau said the PTRC had recommended the picnic tables. She said we could put a little plaque on them saying thank you and recognizing the Lions. She is in favor of the hoops, as well. She saw that PTRC also recommended spending the money on events. She is not in favor of that. The Lions want to see this money go toward park improvements.