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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 6 Councilmember Holden inquired if the cost for Lake Johanna Boulevard was written into the proposed scenarios. Finance Director Yang reported it was not. Councilmember Holden asked if the projects in 2028 would require the City to hire consultants. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained these costs were already included in the numbers. Councilmember Weber commented he was interested in seeing a scenario with no shift in 2028. Mayor Grant reported the Council would be deciding on the preliminary levy at the next City Council meeting. Councilmember Rousseau explained she would like to see how the levy would be impacted if the 2026 projects were not shifted. Finance Director Yang indicated the 2026 projects were not proposed to be shifted, just the projects for 2028. Mayor Grant inquired if the Council would like to hold a Special Work Session prior to the September 22 City Council meeting. Councilmember Monson proposed the Council hold a special City Council meeting after the Council strategic planning meeting on September 29 to approve the preliminary levy. Councilmember Rousseau asked that staff bring forward information on how a 15% through 20% levy increase will impact taxpayers. Councilmember Monson agreed it would be beneficial to have more specific numbers on how the median value homeowner in Arden Hills will be impacted. City Administrator Jagoe reported staff would come back to the Council with new scenarios for D-1, F-1 and F-2. She noted staff would schedule a special City Council meeting on September 29. She asked if the Council had direction for staff regarding the operating budget. Mayor Grant indicated he did not support hiring for the new maintenance worker or lead. In addition, he did not support the purchase of a new trailer. Councilmember Monson explained she could support the lead, but not the maintenance worker. Councilmember Weber commented he could support the lead position being included in the operating budget. Councilmember Rousseau noted she was in favor of the lead and the maintenance worker position being included.