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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — DECEMBER 8, 2025 9 Councilmember Rousseau said there has been substantial turn over of the residents on that lake in the last 12 or so years. If we did the levy, we would have to do it this year on top of the street improvement. Discussion ensued that the payments would be spread out over time and it wouldn't be a one time payment. The City Council can specify the period of time. Councilmember Weber said that $136,000 between 40 homes would be $3,400 each. Councilmember Holden said the complicated part is the lake is only damaging half of the properties when the lake is high. There were a lot of people who were angry and didn't want the pump in the first place. It isn't as black and white as it seems. Councilmember Monson asked what the timeline is. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said Council doesn't need to make a decision tonight. We can continue the discussions with the Karth Lake District. The last time we went through this process there was a Council Liaison who attended the Karth Lake Improvement District meetings to have that discussion with them. Mayor Grant asked how long it will take if we go back to the watershed district to request additional funds. Mr. Fisher said we are seeking assistance from the watershed from three different sources. There is a stormwater management grant that would be applied to the shoreline stabilization and the sump and SAFL Baffles. There is a separate one for the pond. Those are grant applications. Typically we learn the outcomes around March. The $56,000 that was allocated was direct appropriation funding through their budget, not a grant. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said we have already begun the preliminary application. Councilmember Rousseau asked if the district is seeking a Council Liaison. If yes, she would like to nominate Councilmember Weber. Councilmember Weber asked if this would be just for this discussion. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said he is the Staff Liaison and they are seeking a City Council Liaison. The meetings are held on an as needed basis. Mayor Grant said the district decided they didn't want a liaison. Now they have this project and maybe they do. Councilmember Weber asked why there is a 62.5% increase in the cost. Mr. Fisher said the original intent was to reuse as much of the existing equipment as possible. The electrical cabinet and control panel were evaluated and it is recommended that we not reuse that existing panel. The new panel will facilitate the operation of the new components we're incorporating.