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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — NOVEMBER 10, 2025 4 Finance Director Yang highlighted other funds relying on tax levy dollars. The EDA's proposed levy is set to $100,000. In 2025 the $100,000 EDA levy was transferred to the General Fund to reduce the overall General Fund levy impact. Councilmember Monson said we funded the EDA but then transferred it last year. She said the General Fund included that levy increase. She asked Finance Director Yang to explain the difference. Finance Director Yang said the proposed levy this year includes the $100,000. Because we transferred the 2025 levy to the General Fund, that levy is $0 for 2025. Now we will be proposing an increase of $100,000, setting the levy from $0 in 2025 back to $100,000 for 2026. Councilmember Monson said it's not an increase in the General Fund, it's just not taking the money in. Finance Director Yang confirmed. The increase was not taken into the EDA Fund. Finance Director Yang said there is no change in the Equipment Fund from the prior year. It is set at $100,000. Staff will bring back an equipment replacement plan to Council in March that will feature a leveled cost structure. Finance Director Yang said the proposed levy for the PIR Fund is $430,000. This includes a $250,000 base plus the additional $180,000 that was passed during the preliminary levy meeting. The Public Safety Fund is set at $312,000. This includes a base levy of $260,000 and $52,000 for the City's share for Fire Captains and three additional FTEs. Finance Director Yang said the Truth in Taxation (TNT) meeting is set for December 8, 2025. The levy cannot be raised but it can be lowered. Staff is seeking Council feedback regarding a few items. The current benefit assumptions include a 15% health care increase for union employees. The City's health contribution is set to 87%. She asked what changes, if any, Staff should assume. City Administrator Jagoe noted the union contract specifies the 87%. She asked if that variable is included. Finance Director Yang said we just got the rates this morning. We can come back to it. Councilmember Holden asked what the percentage was. Was it more or less than the 15% placeholder? Finance Director Yang said they only provided a dollar amount. She will have to look at that amount and make the comparison. Finance Director Yang said there are no dollars budgeted for the 75�4,Anniversary. There is a $10,000 placeholder for strategic planning. She was seeking direction as to whether that money should be transferred to be used for the anniversary celebration or if Council would recommend an increase to the levy. Mayor Grant asked the Councilmembers who are on the 75th Anniversary Planning Committee.