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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 4 MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Weber seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented and to authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried (4_0). 9. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS None. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Quarterly Special Assessments for Delinquent Utilities Finance Director Yang stated water customers whose accounts are 90 days past due were informed that the City intends to certify delinquent charges to Ramsey County to be collected with property taxes. These customers have the right to a hearing in front of the City Council to discuss this matter prior to certification. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. Renee Peterschick, 3130 Ridgewood Road, explained she was a 35-year resident of Arden Hills. She commented she has had issues with being overcharged for her water. She noted she spoke with staff about this matter and she was told she has leaky plumbing. She reported she has had plumbers in her house and no leaks were found. She later learned that her meter has been changed four or five times. She had concerns that her current water meter was faulty. She expressed concern with how her water situation is being managed by the City and asked that her meter be replaced. Finance Director Yang stated this was the first she was hearing of this instance and she would need to follow up with her staff in order to better understand the concerns at this property. In addition, she can investigate when the water meter was last replaced and a check could be done on the water meter. Ms. Peterschick reported she hired a plumber to check for leaks and the plumber found no leaks in her system. Public Works Director Swearingen indicated the City runs into these scenarios every once in a while, and staff can test the meter to see if the meter is faulty. He indicated if the meter were found to be faulty, the City would pay for a new meter and the replacement. However, if the meter was tested and it tests accurately, the resident would be responsible for the fees. Ms. Peterschick asked when the City last changed out the water meters. Mayor Grant stated it had been 25 years and noted the City would be replacing all water meters in 2026 and 2027. City Administrator Jagoe explained typically when a water meter begins to fail, the meter will slow down, it does not speed up and record more water usage.