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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JUNE 23, 2025 5 <br />Councilmember Holden commended former NineNorth Executive Director Cor Wilson and <br />Cable Commission Representative Craig Wilson for holding the line on the franchise agreement <br />years ago. <br />Mayor Pro Tem Monson opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. <br />With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Monson closed the public hearing at <br />7:17 p.m. <br />11. NEW BUSINESS <br />A. Resolution 2025-045 Adopting and Confirming Quarterly Special Assessments <br />for Delinquent Utilities <br />Finance Director Yang stated delinquent utility amounts are certified to Ramsey County <br />quarterly. A list of utility accounts with a delinquent balance was compiled and notices dated May <br />13, 2025 were mailed. These customers were informed of their delinquent status and were asked <br />to make payment of the delinquent balance by June 13, 2025. Utility accounts with an unpaid <br />delinquent balance would be certified to Ramsey County to be added to property taxes payable in <br />2026. The certification amount is equal to the unpaid delinquent balance plus an eight percent <br />penalty. The list of remaining delinquent utility accounts was reviewed. The City will request that <br />Ramsey County levy the delinquent balances against the respective properties. <br />MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Weber seconded a <br />motion to adopt Resolution 2025-045 — Adopting and Certifying Delinquent <br />Utilities to Ramsey County. The motion carried (3-0). <br />B. Ordinance 2025-002 Related to Cable Franchise Extension Agreement <br />Renewal <br />There was no further discussion on this item. <br />MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Weber seconded a <br />motion to adopt Ordinance 2025-002 for Extension of Cable Franchise <br />Agreement with Comcast. The motion carried (3-0). <br />12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br />None. <br />13. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br />Mayor Pro Tem Monson explained this is the first City Council meeting since the horrific events <br />that occurred on June 14. She reported there has been a lot to think about as an elected official <br />since these events. She sent her thoughts and prayers to the Hoffinan family for a full recovery <br />and her condolences to the Hortman family. <br />Councilmember Holden stated Representative Hortman attended the Veteran's Day celebration <br />and had been in Arden Hills for several other events. <br />