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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 2020The Official City Newsletter for Arden Hills Residents July 2020 Early Voting Underway for August 11 Primary City Council Candidate Filing Packets AvailableEarly voting for the August 11 State Primary is underway. Voters can vote in person at multiple locations or vote by mail. In-Person Voting Locations New Brighton Community Center 400 10th St NW; or the Ramsey County Library - Roseville, at 2180 Hamline Ave N. • Friday, Jun. 26 to Friday, Aug. 7, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Saturday, Aug. 8, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • Monday, Aug. 10, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ramsey County Elections Office - Plato Building, 90 W. Plato Blvd., Suite 160, St. Paul • Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Saturday, Aug. 8, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • Monday, Aug. 10, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. These three locations are open to ALL Ramsey County residents, no matter where you reside in Ramsey County, and will be the ONLY in- person locations prior to the August 11 primary election. Location hours will change the week before the primary election, but additional Two City Council Member seats will be up for election this fall. The two seats will be for four-year terms (2021-2024). If you are interested in running for one of the open seats, you must file an Affidavit of Candidacy. Candidate filing packets are available at City Hall, at the Ramsey County Elections Office, 90 W. Plato Blvd., Suite 160, St. Paul, or online at rcelections.org. The filing period will open on Tuesday, July 28 at 8:00 a.m. and close on Tuesday, August 11 at 5:00 p.m. The cost to file is $2 and can be paid with cash, check or online by visiting https://cityofardenhills.revtrak. net/, Candidates may withdraw from the ballot by filing an affidavit of withdrawal at any time during the filing period and through Thursday, August 13 at 5:00 p.m. Filing fees are not refundable. For more information about the filing process, contact the City Clerk at 651-792-7811, or Ramsey County Elections at elections@co.ramsey.mn.us or 651-266-2171. locations will not be added. Signs will be in place with specific guidelines for entering and exiting the in-person locations. Cloth masks will be available to voters, if they want one and have not brought one with them; however, masks will not be required. All election judges and personnel will be wearing masks and shields, as needed, per CDC guidelines. Curbside voting is available at the in-person early voting sites and will also be offered at your precinct on Primary Day for those that need the accommodation. Look for the sign and call the posted telephone number and someone will assist you. Vote by Mail Visit the Minnesota Secretary of State website at www.sos.state. mn.us to register to vote, check your registration status, or request an absentee ballot to vote by mail for both the state primary and the general election. Due to recent case law, the requirement to have a witness sign your ballot has been removed, so your mail-in ballot only requires you to sign it. Arden Hills Service Directory 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112-5734 www.cityofardenhills.org 651-792-7800 Office Hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sheriff and Fire 911 Water and Sewer Problems (During non-business hours) 651-767-0640 Mayor David Grant 651-538-0747 dgrant@cityofardenhills.org Councilmembers Brenda Holden 651-636-2987 bholden@cityofardenhills.org Fran Holmes 612-599-2457 fholmes@cityofardenhills.org Dave McClung 651-332-0352 dmcclung@cityofardenhills.org Steve Scott 651-604-0919 sscott@cityofardenhills.org City Administrator Dave Perrault 651-792-7824 dperrault@cityofardenhills.org Communications Coordinator Dawn Skelly 651-792-7817 dskelly@cityofardenhills.org Council meetings are held at City Hall on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are televised live on Cable Channel 16. Meetings of the Planning Commission are televised as well. Visit cityofardenhills.org for information about archived meeting playbacks. Arden Hills Notes is the official newsletter of the City of Arden Hills, an equal-opportunity employer. City News Updates Annual Storm Water Pollution Prevention Meeting Set For July 23 The city will hold its annual public Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) meeting on Thursday, July 23 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will provide information about the city’s SWPPP. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing, this meeting will be conducted via Zoom. Visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85023039000 to join the meeting. Written comments are recommended and can be sent to City Hall or emailed to DSwearingen@cityofardenhills.org. The final annual SWPPP report will be submitted to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Further information and a copy of the report are on file at Arden Hills City Hall, 1245 West Highway 96. Night to Unite Moved to Tuesday, October 6 With the COVID-19 pandemic discouraging large gatherings for the near future, the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office is joining other member agencies of the Minnesota Crime Prevention Association in rescheduling the 2020 Night to Unite/National Night Out date to Tuesday, October 6, 2020. More information will be available in future newsletters. Fall Cleanup Day Cancelled The city’s Fall Cleanup Day is cancelled. Visit ramseyrecycles.org to learn more about disposing of or donating items. Calling 9-1-1 vs. the Non-Emergency Number Did you know you can call 9-1-1 or the non-emergency line and both calls will go to the same dispatch center, are answered by the same people, and are recorded and tracked in the same way? The dispatcher will use his or her discretion as to whether a call is an emergency or not, and if it is an emergency, it will be given a higher priority. The Sheriff’s Office has said all calls get recorded/tracked for either line in the same manner. For example, if someone calls the non-emergency line for a welfare check, it is documented and recorded as a call for service just like calls that go to the 9-1-1 line. The Sheriff’s Office does encourage residents to call 9-1-1 for ease of use; however, the dispatch center does not have an official policy on only dialing 9-1-1. Benchmarks June 22, 2020 All items approved by a unanimous 5-0 vote unless noted. • Adopted a COVID-19 Response Plan as required by Governor Walz’s Executive Order 20- 74, which includes the reopening of non-critical businesses within the City • Approved a resolution certifying delinquent utility accounts to Ramsey County • Approved a resolution granting a variance and preliminary plat to develop the Old Fire Station 1 property on 3246 New Brighton Rd. The variance reduces the minimum lot width from 85 to 81.75 feet. (3-2, Holden, McClung opposed). • Approved a planning case for a master planned unit development and preliminary/final plat to subdivide the property owned by Bethel University at 2 Pine Tree Drive (Anderson Center) into three parcels for a yet to be determined future use. For a complete listing of recent City Council action, visit cityofardenhills.org and click on View Agendas & Minutes. COVID-19 Updates and Information Due to the changing nature of state and local direction regarding COVID-19, please visit the city website for current information. To receive COVID-19 email or text updates from the city, visit cityofardenhills.org/ NotifyMe and then scroll to the Alert Center and City News to sign up for the latest announcements. Scams Add Another Troubling Side to the Pandemic As of June 30, consumers have submitted more than 115,000 reports of fraud related to COVID-19 to the Federal Trade Commission, resulting in reported losses of more than $74 million. Scammers follow the headlines to take advantage of current events. They’re doing the same now, exploiting people’s concerns about the virus, as well as ripping off those who are affected by the pandemic’s financial implications. Help COVID-19 Contact Tracers, Not Scammers After nearly three months of stay-at-home orders, America is starting to open up again. Contact tracers, the folks who work for state health departments to try to track anyone who may have been exposed to COVID-19, are an important part of our road to recovery. But some scammers are pretending to be contact tracers so they can profit off of the current confusion. They’re trying to steal your identity, your money – or both. A contact tracer might get in touch to discuss results of a test you know you took, or because someone you’ve been in contact with tested positive. In Minnesota trained workers will call the person who tests positive and the people who spent time close to the person with COVID-19. What should you do if you think you’re dealing with a fake contact tracer? A legitimate call from the MN Dept of Health will have a 612 area code. If they leave a message, the call back number will have a 651 area code. Otherwise, hang up, close the door, or don’t respond to, click on or download anything that may be in an email or text. Then, report it to MDH and tell the FTC about it at FTC.gov/complaint. Common Robocalls about the Coronavirus • Fake tests for Medicare recipients • Free test kit scam • Sanitation supplies • Health insurance pitches • Mortgage scam • Social Security Administration scam • Small business listing scam City Council Approves Bethel University Subdivision for Anderson Center Property At its June 22 regular meeting, the Arden Hills City Council approved a planning case for a master planned unit development and preliminary/final plat to subdivide the property owned by Bethel University at 2 Pine Tree Drive (Anderson Center). The approved final plat creates two new lots of record on the northern section of the subject parcel adjacent to Pine Tree Drive. According to a recent news release, Bethel University is in the process of selling the northwest six acres of the 42-acre Anderson Center property for a senior living facility. On May 22, it was announced that the Lake Johanna Fire Department is moving forward with a purchase agreement for a new fire station on the northeast 3.7 acres of the Anderson Center Property. The fire department has not yet closed on the land, and the department and senior living facility developer are in the due diligence phase for the land purchases. According to Bethel, the southern end of the property, which features walking trails adjacent to Crepeau Nature Preserve, will remain a natural amenity for both Bethel and the surrounding community. The Lake Johanna Fire Department, at the direction of the Lake Johanna Board of Directors, is pursuing a future station location that will meet the needs of the fire department for the next 50 years. Read more information about the proposed fire station location on the City of Arden Hills website at cityofardenhills.org/firestation and on the Lake Johanna Fire Department website at ljfd.org/stations. Brausen Automotive Repair Submits Building Permit Application Brausen Automotive Repair, located on County Road E and Highway 51, received approvals in February to remove the existing service station and associated car wash and replace them with a larger convenience store and car wash. In addition, Brausen received approvals to add a 4,500-square- foot repair bay addition to the south side of the existing repair garage. The company has submitted a building permit application and construction is anticipated to start in the coming weeks. 2020 Street Maintenance Project Begins the Week of July 27 The city has contracted for segments of city streets and trails to be seal coated, crack sealed or fog sealed this summer and fall as part of the city’s 2020 Street Maintenance Project. The project is anticipated to begin with crack sealing the week of July 27th and residents have been notified. Temporary no parking signs will be posted along the streets in advance of the work. Residents are asked to refrain from parking vehicles on the streets included in the project to allow the contractor room to work. Ongoing updates about this project will be posted to the city website at cityofardenhills.org/ roadconstruction. Sign up for an Online Gardening Class Do you love gardening? This summer, the Ramsey County Master Gardeners are offering online classes that cover a range of popular gardening topics. These classes are developed using the most current research and best practices provided by the University of Minnesota and other Extension universities. Classes are open to the public. Some are free and others are low cost. Registration is required. Visit ramseymastergardeners.org to learn more and to register. Arden Hills is home to many wild animals, including fox, coyote, turkeys, deer and more. Below are a few things to know about dealing with wildlife. If you encounter dead animals, do not put them in your trash or recycling bins. Instead, bring dead animals to one of the disposal companies listed below. Call to verify items accepted, hours and fees. The City of Arden Hills Public Works Department does not pick up dead animals from residential properties. Burnsville Landfill (Waste Management) 952-890-3248 2650 Cliff Road West Burnsville Elk River Landfill 763-441-2464 22460 Highway 169 NW Elk River Pine Bend Sanitary Landfill 651-457-2778 2495 East 117th Street Inver Grove Heights Ramsey County Animal Control will not remove wild animals from your property, but they will respond to public safety incidents involving injured or dangerous wildlife. They deal primarily with domestic pet issues, not wildlife. Contact them at 9-1-1 for such problems as animal ordinance violations, stray and dangerous dogs and animal bites. If you see road kill, like deer carcasses, call the road authority that has immediate responsibility: • For interstates, U.S. and state highways, contact the Minnesota Department of Transportation. • For county roads, contact Ramsey County Public Works. • For city roads and streets, contact Arden Hills Public Works. The property owner is responsible for the disposal of the animal carcass on private property. Do not place a carcass in the trash, drop it at a transfer station, dispose of it at a rendering plant, or leave it to decay. Call a landfill for disposal. If you are having problems with nuisance animals such as raccoons in your garbage or bats in the attic, it is recommended that you contact a licensed professional pest control company. In Arden Hills, you are restricted to trapping animals only, not to killing them. Do not take live animals to another area to release as this may spread disease. If you find a sick, injured or orphaned wild animal, please contact the Ramsey County Animal Control by calling 9-1-1. A deputy or Animal Control Officer will respond to address the problem. Injured small wildlife determined to have a chance of survival are brought to the Minnesota Wildlife Rehab Center in Roseville. Severely injured deer and wildlife will be euthanized. The Minnesota Humane Society website has information about caring for injured or orphaned birds, deer, rabbits, raccoons and squirrels. Visit www.mnhumane. org. Visit the City of Arden Hills website at cityofardenhills.org for information on dealing with geese, nuisance animals or urban coyotes. Thieves continue to find easy pickings in several of our neighborhoods this summer. A common theme in the reports are unlocked cars with valuables left inside parked on the street or driveway. Even if you are parked in front of your house, in your driveway or inside your garage, lock your doors. Criminals like to walk down the street and see if a car is unlocked. If it is, they open the door and take whatever is visible and move on to the next target. However, if the door is locked, they are more likely to move on. Reminder: Don’t leave any valuables in your vehicle. Unlocked Vehicles are Easy Targets Coexisting With Wildlife: Dealing with Wild, Abandoned, Injured and Other Animals Inside this issue: Dividing Up Your Tax Dollar 1 Organization Chart 1 General Fund 2 Special Revenue Funds 3 Long-Term Debt 3 Internal Service Funds 3 Capital Funds 4 Enterprise Funds 4 Cost of City Services 4 Property Taxes & Homes Values 5 Demographics 6 For the year ended December 31, 2019 1245 W Hwy 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 651-792-7800 cityofardenhills.org The City of Arden Hills is proud to present its Popular Annual Financial Report [PAFR]. The purpose of this report is to inform the community of the City’s financial activity in a sim- ple, easy-to-read format for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019. These highlights are based upon the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report [CAFR] which is a more inclusive, audited document. In order for Arden Hills to manage the community finances smoothly, it divides various activities into several different funds. The General Fund accounts for revenues and expenditures that provide for basic operations of the City, i.e., administration, police & fire, street & park maintenance, recreation, community development and planning. Special Revenue Funds account for activities restricted to specific purposes like economic development. Debt Service Funds track revenues and expenses related to repayment of long term debt. The Capital Fund collects revenues from special assessments, state, and county aids and allots them toward construction or major capital expenses. Enterprise Funds account for activities that operate as public enterprises which are paid for by user fees, i.e., water, recy- cling, sewer and surface water manage- ment. Internal Service Funds account for the acquisition, operation, and maintenance of governmental facilities and services, which are entirely or predominately self- supported by user charges to other gov- ernmental funds. Ramsey County 47¢ City of Arden Hills 23¢ School District 23¢ Other Agencies 7¢ Dividing Up Your Property Tax Dollar Your tax dollar is divided up be- tween several governmental enti- ties. Arden Hills collects 23 cents of every tax dollar for City ser- vices. The remaining portions are divided among Ramsey County, the school district and other agen- cies. Department Organization Chart City of Arden Hills, Minnesota Popular Annual Financial Report To The Community Inside this issue: Dividing Up Your Tax Dollar 1 Organization Chart 1 General Fund 2 Special Revenue Funds 3 Long-Term Debt 3 Internal Service Funds 3 Capital Funds 4 Enterprise Funds 4 Cost of City Services 4 Property Taxes & Homes Values 5 Demographics 6 For the year ended December 31, 2019 1245 W Hwy 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 651-792-7800 cityofardenhills.org The City of Arden Hills is proud to present its Popular Annual Financial Report [PAFR]. The purpose of this report is to inform the community of the City’s financial activity in a sim- ple, easy-to-read format for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019. These highlights are based upon the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report [CAFR] which is a more inclusive, audited document. In order for Arden Hills to manage the community finances smoothly, it divides various activities into several different funds. The General Fund accounts for revenues and expenditures that provide for basic operations of the City, i.e., administration, police & fire, street & park maintenance, recreation, community development and planning. Special Revenue Funds account for activities restricted to specific purposes like economic development. Debt Service Funds track revenues and expenses related to repayment of long term debt. The Capital Fund collects revenues from special assessments, state, and county aids and allots them toward construction or major capital expenses. Enterprise Funds account for activities that operate as public enterprises which are paid for by user fees, i.e., water, recy- cling, sewer and surface water manage- ment. Internal Service Funds account for the acquisition, operation, and maintenance of governmental facilities and services, which are entirely or predominately self- supported by user charges to other gov- ernmental funds. Ramsey County 47¢ City of Arden Hills 23¢ School District 23¢ Other Agencies 7¢ Dividing Up Your Property Tax Dollar Your tax dollar is divided up be- tween several governmental enti- ties. Arden Hills collects 23 cents of every tax dollar for City ser- vices. The remaining portions are divided among Ramsey County, the school district and other agen- cies. Department Organization Chart City of Arden Hills, Minnesota Popular Annual Financial Report To The Community City Departments Administration: This department provides the overall direction for the City as determined by the City Council. It is responsible for maintaining City records, issuing licenses, administering Council policies, and over-seeing election procedures. Finance: This department conducts the financial affairs of the City of Arden Hills in accordance with the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP). Community Development: This department is responsible for ensuring that laws, ordinances, and zoning codes are enforced. It is also responsible for economic development within the City. Public Works: This department manages the City’s infrastructure as it relates to roadways, water, sewer, and surface water management. Parks & Recreation: This department is responsible for providing recreation activities in the City and maintaining the City’s parks and trails. General Fund The City’s General Fund is the largest fund and is also one of the most vital to the City’s operation. The General Fund is the primary fund that accounts for everyday general expenditures like street and park maintenance, public safety, and administrative services. Like most funds, the General Fund relies on the inflow of cash, shown as revenues and subsequently the outflow listed as expenditures. The City’s total General Fund expenditures for 2019 were $4,769,691 which was $367,609 (7.2%) under the final budget. Overall, General Fund expenditures increased by $408,062 (9.4%) from 2018. Public Safety costs increased $310,951 (926.0%) and Public Works costs increased by $52,996 (9.4%). The chart below highlights the amount funded by each of the City’s functions. The primary revenue for the General Fund is property taxes. Intergovernmental revenues are items like state or county aids and grants. For year end 2019, the City’s revenue total was $5,424,905 which was a $542,224 (11.1%) increase from the previous year. Licenses & permits and other increased $188,086 and $116,077, respectively, due to increased building activity and interest earnings in the current year. City of Arden Hills Popular Annual Finance Report Page 2 2018 2019 Property Taxes $3,578,628 $3,795,624 Special Assessments 5,362 772 Licenses/Permits 526,444 714,530 Intergovernmental 149,097 162,041 Charges for Services 427,905 440,616 Other 195,245 311,322 Total General Fund Revenues $4,882,681 $5,424,905 2018 2019 General Government $1,039,772 $1,058,275 Public Safety 2,088,345 2,399,296 Public Works 579,535 632,531 Parks & Recreation 653,977 679,589 Total General Fund Expenditures $4,361,629 $4,769,691 Revenues Expenditures Special Revenue Funds Special Revenue Funds are used to account for revenues derived from specific taxes or other ear- marked revenue sources. They are required by statute to finance par- ticular functions, activities, or governments. The City of Arden Hills has the following Special Revenue Funds: Cable TV accounts for reve- nue and expenditures related to cable TV, internet and other forms of communication. Reve- nue for this fund comes primari- ly from cable owner franchise fees. EDA Operations accounts for general administration activities that are not specific to any indi- vidual Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District, as well as activi- ties associated with the Eco- nomic Development Commission and Economic Development Au- thority. EDA TIF Districts account for revenues derived from tax in- crements and expenditures for developer reimbursements and administrative expenses. The City had three districts at the end of 2019. Very strong management, with strong financial polices and practices. Very strong budgetary perfor- mance and liquidity. Very strong debt and contin- gent liability position. Strong institutional frame- work. Arden Hills received a “AAA” rat- ing from Standard and Poor’s Global on its 2018 bond issue. This is the highest possible rat- ing you can receive. A high bond rating translates into lower fu- ture borrowing costs. This rating is based on the City’s: Very Strong economy, with access to a broad and diverse metropolitan statistical area. Long Term Debt City of Arden Hills Popular Annual Finance Report Page 3 The goal of the PAFR is to supplement—not replace—the CAFR. Similar to the CAFR, infor- mation in the PAFR conforms to Generally Accepted Ac- counting Principles (GAAP). For more detailed information and copies of the PAFR or CAFR, visit the city’s website at www.cityofardenhills.org. Revenues—$621,074 Expenses—$673,275 Net Position—$332,011 Internal service funds are an accounting device used to accumulate and allocate costs internally among the City’s various functions. The City maintains internal ser- vice funds for risk manage- ment, engineering, central garage and technology. The combined totals for these funds are: Internal Service Funds Residents receive a variety of City ser- vices at an affordable price. The cost of City services in 2019 for the owner of a single-family home in Arden Hills with an assessor’s market value of $346,900 was $72.60 per month. The checkbook shows how the monthly cost of property tax-supported services was divided among City departments. About this Report The City of Arden Hills reports financial year- end results in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) is an unaudited report that summarizes the most significant data from the CAFR, and is consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. For a complete review of the City’s financial position for 2019, consult the 2019 CAFR available on the City’s website at www.cityofardenhills.org, or from the Finance Department at 651.792.7800. Pavement Management Plan: The Pavement Management Program (PMP) identifies, inventories, and tracks street conditions to ensure that maintenance is com- pleted at the appropriate time. The results are prolonged pavement life and reduced costs to property owners. The PMP was initiated to ensure a maintenance program for Arden Hills’ aging streets. The most recent 2018 PMP area included three neighbor- hoods within the City. Year end fund balance was $3,762,602. Public Safety Projects: This fund accounts for the City’s share of capital equip- ment costs for police and fire. Year end fund balance was $(5,197). Equipment/Building Maintenance & Repair: City equipment and buildings are monitored regularly and replaced/repaired when needed. Transfers are made from various funds to fund these expenditures. Year end fund balance was $294,445. Parks: This fund was established for park/trail acquisition and development. Revenue for this fund comes from developer park dedication fees, contributions, state grants and investment interest. Year end fund balance was $(5,816). Enterprise Funds City of Arden Hills Popular Annual Finance Report Page 4 Capital Funds Check Register Description of Transaction Balance PPuubblliicc SSaaffeettyy $$ 2299..4455 GGeenneerraall GGoovveerrnnmmeenntt $$ 1166..6699 PPaarrkkss aanndd RReeccrreeaattiioonn $$ 1111..3377 PPuubblliicc WWoorrkkss $$ 99..5533 CCaappiittaall //EEDDAA $$ 55..5566 72.60 January 1, 2019 Homeowner City Of Arden Hills Seventy two and 60/100———————————— MONTHLY police, fire, street Homeowner YOUR BANK Cost of City Services The Enterprise Funds are run like a business in that they rely on fees and charges for revenue to cover expenses. These funds consist of utility services provided to the com- munity by the City such as water, sewer, surface water and recycling. A rate study was completed in 2018 and projected infrastructure improvements will require annual user rate increases for the foreseeable future. User rates are evaluated each year during the budget cycle. Based on an average usage of 4,800 gallons per month, the 2019 monthly cost of utili- ties for a home in Arden Hills was $79.83 (Arden Hills bills on a quarterly basis). Revenues Expenses Water 2,444,997 2,395,820 Sewer 2,327,103 1,789,498 Surface Water 858,429 587,209 Recycling 166,995 172,232 5,797,524 4,944,759 2019 City Property Taxes per Household per Month In a 2019 comparison of nine communities in Ramsey County, the average cost of services on a $346,900 home- stead in terms of property taxes showed Arden Hills ranking as one of the lowest. A $346,900 homestead in Arden Hills paid $72.60 per month in property taxes to the City. City of Arden Hills Popular Annual Finance Report Page 5 The median home value has increased from $295,100 in 2015 to $346,900 in 2019, a 17.6% increase. During that same period, the city tax on a median value home has increased from $776 to $871, a 12.2% increase. The reason for this difference is that the city tax rate has decreased from 27.294% in 2015 to 25.555% in 2019, a 6.4% de- crease. 3,252 Households City of Arden Hills Popular Annual Finance Report Page 6 9,988 Population BUILDING PERMITS 1,295 Permits Issued $9.7M Residential Valuations $81.1M Commercial Valuations Median Home Value—$346,900 $1,572—median gross rent Median Age—36.4 Persons per Household—2.53 Arden Hills 3,252 Households City of Arden Hills Popular Annual Finance Report Page 6 9,988 Population BUILDING PERMITS 1,295 Permits Issued $9.7M Residential Valuations $81.1M Commercial Valuations Median Home Value—$346,900 $1,572—median gross rent Median Age—36.4 Persons per Household—2.53 Arden Hills Inside Arden Hills, MN . 55112-5734 August Primary Early Voting Council Candidate Filing Packets Popular Annual Financial Report Coexisting with Wildlife Made in Arden Hills Features POP Culture Frozen Yogurt and Gourmet Popcorn POP Culture Frozen Yogurt & Gourmet Popcorn, located at 3833 Lexington Avenue N. in the Lexington Station building, is a locally owned, non-franchise business that has been serving the community for over six years. The owners have been Arden Hills’ residents for over 20 years. Three things to know: 1. Cleanliness and safety are high priorities, and the company now has a contact-free option for customers to order online popculture.revelup.com/ weborder. The business is also open for walk-in customers. 2. POP Culture has a wide variety of options with more than 24 popcorn flavors that include sweet, savory and even an Arden Hills mix, which is a combo of caramel and cheddar. At POP, they offer 10 various frozen yogurt flavors that are gluten free and fat free, including a non-dairy and a no-sugar- added option, plus over 50 toppings to choose from and a whipped cream machine. 3. POP supports local vendors by using 100% Minnesota dairy frozen yogurt. POP Culture has seven employees that strive to provide a great experience for every customer. This is a good place to not only get the dessert creation of your choosing but to also have a fun outing for all ages. View the website at popculturefrozenyogurt.com and Facebook at pcfrozenyogurt.