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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 2 City Administrator Jagoe explained in the past the State of the City event has run about 45 minutes. Councilmember Holden supported a Q&A segment being held at the end of the State of the City event. Councilmember Monson asked what was done last year. City Administrator Jagoe stated a Q&A segment was held at the end of the State of the City last year. Councilmember Weber indicated he wanted residents to be able to submit questions prior to the State of the City event as well. Mayor Grant reported he supported holding a Q&A segment at the end of the event. Councilmember Holden requested further information be provided in the presentation regarding Outlot A, noting only 10 acres had been developed by Ryan Companies and 30 acres remained. Councilmember Monson explained Ryan Companies signed a purchase agreement with Ramsey County for the 40 acres and Ramsey County sold 10 acres for development of Micro Controls. She indicated Ryan Companies was now marketing the remaining 30 acres. C. Use of City Logo Policy Discussion Mayor Grant asked the City Council if they want to create a policy related to use of the Arden Hills City logo and would they want to also trademark the City's logo. Councilmember Holden supported the City trademarking the City's logo with the State process. Councilmember Weber supported this action but anticipated businesses would still use the City's logo, at which time a cease and desist letter could be sent by City staff. Councilmember Rousseau indicated she supported the action that was taken by Anoka by having a general policy in place. She did not support the City trademarking its logo but if the City did pursue, she felt the Federal trademark was the better option. Mayor Grant stated he supported trademarking the City's logo with the State. Councilmember Monson was of the opinion the City was well protected without trademarking the City's logo. She specifically noted the campaign language that was within Anoka's policy. Council consensus was to direct staff to trademark the City's logo with the State and to bring forward a use of City logo policy mirroring that of the City of Anoka's for approval at a future Council meeting.