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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION— SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 7 Council consensus was that Director Yang would provide updated information regarding the new scenarios that were discussed. Council also agreed to have a Special Meeting on September 29 at 7:30 pm, following the conclusion of the strategic planning meeting. D. Twin Cities Gateway Discussion City Administrator Jagoe stated for 2025, the City has received $19,375 from the Twin Cities Gateway (TCG) Visitors Bureau; this money comes from a portion of the lodging tax that the City charges its hotels and remits to the Visitors Bureau. Additionally, at the end of the 2024 period there was $807.25 in grant dollars remaining which were carried over to this year for a total dispersal of$20,182.25 in 2025. At the May 27th Work Session, the City Council directed staff to utilize the funds towards the MN Ice Swim, Ribfest and the Norwegian Foot March, with any remaining funds going towards the City's 75th Anniversary. Staff reviewed the stipulations put forward by TCG regarding how the money can be spent; in short, the money is intended to bring outside visitors into the City. City Administrator Jagoe explained staff was recently informed that the MN Swim Event will not be occurring in January 2026. Therefore, the Council should discuss and direct staff on how to utilize the remaining funds of$10,145.80 for 2025. • Ribfest— $4,000 • Norwegian Foot March— $2,000 • 75th Anniversary—$4,036.45 (20%) Remaining Funds = $10,145.80 City Administrator Jagoe stated additionally, the City has a second Board Member serving on the Bureau's Board of Directors based on the percentage of lodging fee contributions during the preceding year. This appointment is currently held by John Connelly, Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce. At the end of September, Mr. Connelly will be retiring from the Chamber of Commerce. Per the Bureau agreement, each member city shall have at least one Board Member. The first Board Member appointed by the City shall be an elected or appointed municipal representative of that City. The second Board Member selected by the City will be from the community's lodging industry. The City Council should discuss and provide direction on the replacement of this second Board Member appointment for the remainder of 2025. Councilmember Holden explained she supported the additional funding being designated to the 75th Anniversary. Mayor Grant requested staff confirm that the funds could be allocated to the 75th Anniversary. Councilmember Rousseau supported Councilmember Holden and Councilmember Monson make decisions on how this funding could be used to market the 75th Anniversary. E. Agenda Planning City Administrator Jagoe stated per Council's adopted policy on agenda setting, please find the proposed agenda below for the upcoming meeting. She noted the time needed for the Ramsey County Projects discussion, stating a follow up budget discussion could occur following that item.