01-02 Jan/Feb 2026 Arden Hills Notes

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cityofardenhills.org • Jan/Feb 2026 • 3 Council Benchmarks Dec. 8, 2025 City Council Meeting All votes 5-0 unless otherwise noted. • Approved the 2026 Non-Union Employee Compensation Plan • Approved Resolution 2025-076 – 2026 City Contribution to Employee Monthly Benefits • Approved 2026 Northeast Youth & Family Services Agreement • Approved Appointment of Streets & Stormwater Lead • Approved Ordinance 2025-005 Approving the 2026 Fee Schedule & Authorized Publication of a Summary Ordinance • Approved 2026 Liquor & Tobacco License Renewals • Approved Cancellation of the Dec. 22, 2025 City Council Work Session & Regular Meeting • Approved 1750 Hwy 96 – Trident Extension of Land Use Approvals – Planning Case 24-018 • Approved Change Order No. 1 & Payment No. 1 – Albrecht Company – 2025 Park Improvement Project (Change Order No. 1 $6,175 & Payment No. 1 $82,154.10) • Acknowledged Twin Cities Gateway Grant Funds – MN Braille Challenge • Approved Change Order No. 1 & Final Payment – BRZ Coatings, Inc. – South Water Tower Improvements (Change Order No. 1 $55,675 & Final Payment $402,675) • Approved Resolution 2025-077 Amending Resolution 2025-075 to Approve a Sign Standard Adjustment at 1103 Co Rd E West – Planning Case 25-012 • Adopted the 2026 Budget & Tax Levy ⸰Approved Resolution 2025-079 Setting the Final Tax Levy at 12.5% for Taxes Payable in 2026 ⸰Approved Resolution 2025-080 Adopting the Proposed 2026 Budget • Economic Development Authority (EDA) Membership ⸰Approved Resolution 2025-078 Amending Resolution 96-08 Enabling the Establishment of an Economic Development Authority (EDA) ⸰Approved Ordinance 2025-006 Amending Chapter 2 Related to EDA Membership ⸰Authorized Publication of Summary Ordinance 2025-006 Dec. 22, 2025 City Council Meeting CANCELLED Jan. 12, 2026 City Council Meeting All votes 4-0 (Rousseau excused) • Approved 2025 Budget Amendment • Approved Pay Equity Report • Approved Resolution 2026-001 Relating to the 2026 Organization of the City of Arden Hills • Approved Resolution 2026-002 Relating to the 2026 City Council Liaisons for Commissions & Committees and Mayor Pro Tem • Approved Resolution 2026-003 Relating to the 2026 Appointments & Chairs of the Commissions & Committees of the City • Approved City Logo Use Policy • Approved Payments to Ramsey County for Construction & Engineering Costs – Ramsey County Lexington Ave Reconstruct Project Cooperative Agreements ($476,400.91 for project construction & $151,594.28 for engineering) • Approved Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 1 – 2026 PMP Street & Utility Improvements – Arden Manor Hardcourt & Arden Oaks ADA Improvements • Approved Renewing Ramsey County Shared Service Agreement – 2026 Grading & Erosion Control Inspections • Approved Payment No. 2 – New Look Contracting – Lift Station No. 5 Rehabilitation Project ($389,707.81) • Approved Payment No. 4 (Final) – Hydro-Klean, LLC - 2024 CIPP Lining Project ($13,741.63) • Approved 2026 Met Council Private Property Inflow & Infiltration (I/I) Grant Agreement (Consent Calendar Motion passed 3-1, Weber opposed) • Approved Resolution 2026-004 Adopting & Confirming Quarterly Special Assessments for Delinquent Utilities • Approved Resolution 2026-005 Approving Conditional Use Permit for 4440 Round Lake Rd – Cannabis Warehouse – Planning Case 25-015 Sustainability In August, the Commissioners heard an update from their sustainability consultants at LHB on the pursuit of LEED for Communities certification for Rice Creek Commons. LEED is a globally recognized standard that establishes benchmarks for energy efficiency and sustainability. Achieving this certification will guide the project in meeting its ambitious energy and environmental goals while ensuring accountability through independent third-party verification. The consultants have stated that this planning certification is an “attraction” to development for the public, developers and builders. These initiatives follow the action of the JDA’s previously adopted clean energy policy: “Rice Creek Commons seeks to be an all-electric, carbon-free development and the JDA directs staff to identify steps to implement this policy and provide updates to the JDA.” The pre-certification documentation was submitted to Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) in November, and comments from GBCI were received in December. Consultants will respond to comments and begin on the certification process in early 2026. An informational sustainability webinar was held on Nov. 13, 2025, on how clean energy and innovation are advancing the vision of a long-term sustainable development at Rice Creek Commons. This was the first informational webinar of what the JDA hopes will become an ongoing series featuring a variety of topics as Rice Creek Commons development progresses. A recording of the webinar is available on the project website, RiceCreekCommons.com. The JDA, in partnership with the City of Arden Hills and Ramsey County, is committed to advancing this significant development opportunity at Rice Creek Commons and achieving our shared vision of a sustainable development that creates economic prosperity and much-needed housing. Visit RiceCreekCommons.com to stay informed. JDA agenda packets are available on the City’s website at cityofardenhills.org. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP): A Look Back at 2025, cont. For a complete listing of recent City Council actions, visit cityofardenhills.org and click on “View Agendas and Minutes.”