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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — DECEMBER 8, 2025 4 <br />G. Motion to Approve Ordinance 2025-005 Approving the 2026 Fee Schedule and <br />Authorizing Publication of a Summary Ordinance <br />H. Motion to Approve 2026 Liquor License Renewals <br />I. Motion to Approve 2026 Tobacco License Renewals <br />J. Motion to Approve Cancellation of the December 22, 2025 City Council Work <br />Session and Regular Meeting <br />K. Motion to Approve 1750 Hwy 96 — Trident Extension of Land Use Approvals — <br />Planning Case 24-018 <br />L. Motion to Approve Change Order No. 1 and Payment No. 1 Albrecht Company <br />— 2025 Park Improvement Project <br />M. Motion to Approve Acknowledgment of Twin Cities Gateway Grant Funds — MN <br />Braille Challenge <br />N. Motion to Approve Change Order No. I and Final Payment — BRZ Coatings, Inc. — <br />South Water Tower Improvements <br />O. Motion to Approve Resolution 2025-077 Amending Resolution 2025-075 to <br />Approve a Sign Standard Adjustment at 1103 County Road E West — Planning <br />Case 25-012 <br />MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Weber seconded a <br />motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented and to authorize <br />execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried <br />(5-0). <br />9. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS <br />None. <br />10. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br />A. Truth -in -Taxation <br />Finance Director Yang presented the Council with a detailed presentation on the 2026 Budget <br />and Tax Levy. She discussed why tax bills change and described the process that was followed <br />for setting property taxes in Minnesota. She provided a summary on the General Fund, Capital <br />Improvements Plan and noted the proposed 2026 tax levy is a tax levy increase of 15.97%. The <br />proposed levies for surrounding communities were reviewed by staff. She commented on the <br />property tax resources that were available for Arden Hills residents. She discussed how the <br />median value homeowner would be impacted by the proposed tax levy and requested the Council <br />hold the Truth in Taxation Hearing. <br />Councilmember Holden asked if the preliminary numbers provided by staff took into account <br />the new school levy. <br />Finance Director Yang reported her numbers were off the preliminary numbers and did not take <br />into account the new school levy. <br />Councilmember Rousseau requested staff speak to the increases proposed by the Ramsey <br />County Sheriff's Office. <br />