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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 7 Senior Planner Fransen explained there was a minimum size per bird, noting code required 10 square feet per bird. Mayor Grant inquired if the pen had to be enclosed. Senior Planner Fransen stated this was correct, noting pens had to be enclosed and covered in order to allow for the birds to roam without supervision. She indicated if birds were outside the pen in an exercise yard, the birds would have to be supervised. Mayor Grant commented he supported keeping the maximum number of chickens at six since it was stated that orders for chickens are typically for three at a time, and a limit of six made more sense. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 8:10 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 8:11 p.m. 11. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution 2025-062 Adopting and Confirming Quarterly Special Assessments for Delinquent Utilities Finance Director Yang stated delinquent utility amounts are certified to Ramsey County quarterly. A list of utility accounts with a delinquent balance was compiled and notices dated August 6, 2025 were mailed. These customers were informed of their delinquent status and were asked to make payment of the delinquent balance by September 8, 2025. Utility accounts with an unpaid delinquent balance would be certified to Ramsey County to be added to property taxes payable in 2026. The certification amount is equal to the unpaid delinquent balance plus an eight percent penalty. The City will request that Ramsey County levy the delinquent balances against the respective properties. MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2025-062 Adopting and Confirming Quarterly Special Assessments for Delinquent Utilities. Councilmember Weber asked if there was interest in removing the Ridgewood Road property from this list. Mayor Grant stated he did not support this action. Councilmember Weber indicated if the meter was found to be faulty, staff would work to adjust the bills for this resident. He inquired if the County would still move forward with assessing this property. City Attorney Bjerkness stated this would be time dependent. She indicated the assessment roll could be amended if an error were found on the bill. The motion carried (4-0).