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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 13, 2026 10 Finance Director Yang reported staff sets the interest rate at 2% above prime and prime was currently 3.7%. The motion carried (5-0). B. Resolution 2026-022 Adopting and Confirming Quarterly Special Assessments for Delinquent Utilities Finance Director Yang stated this item was presented to the Council under Agenda Item 1 OB. MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2026-022 — Certifying Delinquent Utilities to Ramsey County. The motion carried (5-0). C. Resolution 2026-024 Adopting the Arden Hills Park System Plan Anna Springer, Bolton & Menk, stated a Park System Plan is a long-range planning document that provides a comprehensive inventory and needs assessment of a community's parks, trails, and recreational facilities. The Plan is intended to guide decision-making, capital investment, and system priorities over the next ten years to ensure that the City's park system continues to meet the evolving needs of residents. On April 14, 2025, the City Council approved a professional services agreement with Bolton & Menk to complete the Park System Plan. Ms. Springer explained the project began in May 2025 and has included a structured planning process consisting of three Steering Committee meetings, two community engagement events, one community open house, and one online community survey. The Park System Plan builds upon the City's previous Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan, adopted in 2002, which no longer reflects current park system conditions. The updated Plan evaluates existing park assets, amenities, and service levels, and identifies gaps, priorities, and opportunities for improvement based on community input, demographic trends, and best practices in park system planning. Ms. Springer reported community engagement was a central component of the planning process. Input gathered through multiple outreach efforts helped identify community priorities and areas of need, ensuring that the Plan reflects the values and expectations of Arden Hills residents. The draft Park System Plan was presented to the City Council at a Work Session on December 8, 2025. At that meeting, Anna Springer from Bolton & Menk presented an overview of the findings to date, reviewed initial recommendations, and outlined the next steps in the planning process. At this meeting, Anna will provide a brief overview of the final Park System Plan. The final Park System Plan was presented to the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee (PTRC) on March 24, 2026. The Committee reviewed the Plan and recommended that the City Council adopt the Park System Plan. The Park System Plan is intended to serve as a guiding document for the City Council, PTRC, and staff as they plan for future investments in parks, trails, and recreational facilities. Adoption of the Plan positions the City to make informed, strategic decisions that support long-term sustainability and community benefit. Councilmember Monson stated she fully supported the City having this document in place. She discussed how this document would assist the Council by providing a wholistic approach for improvements for every City park going forward. She indicated she also liked the fact the City would have a natural resources master plan in place. She commented on how this document