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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 11, 2026 3 the stats and noted the number of individuals that were served in 2025. She discussed how NYFS was impacted by COVID and has since recovered. She described how NYFS would continue to innovate and diversify going into the future. She commented further on the exciting services being pursued and thanked the City of Arden Hills for being a great partner with NYFS. Councilmember Rousseau thanked Ms. Lewis-Dmello for her presentation and for working to make NYFS resilient. She explained she appreciated attending the NYFS luncheon and appreciated hearing from Ramsey County Attorney John Choi. She asked when the 50ffi Anniversary celebration would be held. Ms. Lewis-Dmello reported this event would be held in November. Councilmember Weber thanked Ms. Lewis-Dmello for her presentation. He asked if NYFS was in a budget deficit at this time. Ms. Lewis-Dmello explained she had a three month operating reserve and funding in an endowment. She reported NYFS was fully funded for 2026 but was not currently fully funded for 2027. She spoke further to how State and federal funding would be cut in the coming year. Councilmember Weber stated he appreciated learning more about how NYFS addressed domestic violence incidents in the community. Councilmember Monson thanked Ms. Lewis-Dmello for her presentation and stated she had a wonderful time attending the NYFS luncheon, noting this event was very uplifting. She appreciated how NYFS was working to address the anxious generation. She stated she was disappointed to see the State and federal government would be cutting funding in the coming year. Mayor Grant thanked Ms. Lewis-Dmello for all of her efforts on behalf of the community and for creating great partnerships throughout the region. He asked if the number of clients that "decline to specify"their race was on the rise. Ms. Lewis-Dmello reported this was the case. Mayor Grant stated he appreciated how NYFS had become more resilient over the years when it comes to funding sources. He asked if NYFS could begin providing a yearly one-pager on the services provided to Arden Hills residents. Ms. Lewis-Dmello indicated this information was sent to the City each year with the contract information. B. Proclamation Recognizing May 17-23, 2026 as National Public Works Week Mayor Grant read a proclamation in full for the record recognizing May 17 through May 23, 2026 as National Public Works Week in the City of Arden Hills. C. Proclamation Recognizing May 11-16, 2026 as Police Week