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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-13-26-R Now- Approved: May 11, 2026 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 13, 2026 7:00 P.M. -ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor David Grant called to order the regular City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor David Grant, Councilmembers Brenda Holden, Tena Monson, Emily Rousseau and Kurt Weber Absent: None Also present: City Administrator Jessica Jagoe; Public Works Director/City Engineer David Swearingen; Finance Director Joua Yang; Community Development Director Jake Reilly; and Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk Julie Hanson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Holden requested Consent Agenda Item D be pulled for discussion as Item 9A. Councilmember Rousseau requested Consent Agenda Item E be pulled for discussion as Item 9B. Councilmember Rousseau requested Consent Agenda Item M be pulled for discussion as Item 9C. Mayor Grant asked why Councilmember Rousseau was pulling these items from the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Rousseau explained she would like these items read aloud for the record. Mayor Grant indicated he would be reading these items as part of the Consent Agenda. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 13, 2026 2 Councilmember Rousseau commented she would then withdraw here request to remove Items E and M from the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Monson questioned if Councilmembers could pull items from the Consent Agenda at the time the Consent Agenda was being considered. City Administrator Jagoe reported after speaking with the City Attorney, she confirmed an item could be pulled from the Consent Agenda up until a motion was on the floor. Councilmember Monson thanked staff for providing clarity on this this procedural matter. MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Weber seconded a motion to approve the meeting agenda as amended. The motion carried (5-0). 2. TCAAP/RICE CREEK COMMONS UPDATE City Administrator Jagoe stated the Joint Development Authority met on March 10"'. Agenda items included consideration of TRC Amendment Requests, review of the 2025 Annual Report, and 2026 Road Map. In follow-up from the February meeting, Ramsey County along with its consultant Kimley Horn continued the review of two TRC Amendment requests with the JDA. The first TRC Amendment was to reduce the width of the multi-use trails in the TRC from 12 feet to 10 feet and the second pertains to the required spacing for street lighting along Rice Creek Boulevard. The TRC states that street lights shall be placed at an average of forty feet on center. Kimley Horn reviewed their photometric layouts which were at spacing as required by the TRC and as recommended per MnDOT Roadway Lighting Design Manual. Following this presentation, the JDA approved a motion to have JDA staff bring forward the two TRC Amendments to the City and County for consideration. The second item on the agenda as required by the Joint Powers Agreement, the JDA Administrative Director reviewed the JDA Annual Report for 2025. The report included development progress highlights such as the Outlot A groundbreaking and the final plat approval of the California parcel which allows for advancement of public infrastructure construction as well as a number of clean energy and sustainability updates like adoption of the Sustainability Design Guidelines, pursuing LEED for Communities certification, and the JDA hosting the first webinar series in November on sustainability and clean energy goals. The next meeting of the JDA scheduled for April 61h was canceled. For the advisory committees there were several meetings. First, the JDA Advisory Committee met on March 131h where JDA staff provided an overview of the analysis that is being completed for taking the hybrid developer approach and how that might work. Staff is identifying the critical parts of those upfront costs for each the City, County, and future development partners as well as examining what are those traditional development costs that developers expect such as infrastructure costs and development fees and how would those costs be divided between multiple developers under the hybrid approach. Through the analysis that staff is preparing the City and County will be able to examine the financial feasibility of a single developer versus the multiple developer approach and where those risks are mitigated. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 13, 2026 3 The Advisory Committee met again on March 261h to discuss the opportunities and challenges of the Hybrid Developer approach. Staff reviewed with the Advisory Committee members the Request for Information responses that the JDA received last December. City and County staff are working to determine how sitewide infrastructure and amenities would be funded and paid for under this approach. Staff updated the advisory committee that under this approach the site would be divided into development areas and development partners would be sought through competitive solicitations for each area. JDA staff is still reviewing timing of contracting with a real estate development consultant to advise on the establishment of development areas, phasing of development, real estate market conditions, and other factors. The JDA Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 101'was canceled. The Energy Advisory Committee met on April 8`h. Ramsey County staff along with their consultant from LHB shared with the committee updates on sustainability and clean energy- related topics. Some of the key updates include: • The Rice Creek Commons project received LEED for Communities precertification at the Platinum level, and the project team will work toward full certification later this year. • Planning and research for a future geothermal district energy system is ongoing — including work by Ever-Green Energy and Darcy Solutions which is funded by the Minnesota Department of Commerce Geothermal Planning Grant. • Staff provided updates on a few different Xcel Energy items including utility coordination associated with the Rice Creek Boulevard project and Xcel's forthcoming Thermal Energy Network pilot project. • An update was provided on solar tax incentives —though the tax credits will be phased out sooner than originally planned, there are still ways to take advantage of them for the next year and a half. Lastly, the May 4th JDA meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 2901. Councilmember Holden asked if the County had provided the City with a copy of the PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)report. City Administrator Jagoe explained the City had not received a copy of this report to date and noted she would follow up with the County regarding this matter. Councilmember Holden inquired how much water Micro Control would be utilizing at their facility. City Administrator Jagoe commented this was not something that was requested from Micro Control as part of the land use development review process but noted she would follow up with the building department regarding this topic. Councilmember Holden requested further information on how TCAAP was being laid out since changes have been made to the plans. City Administrator Jagoe stated she could bring this information forward for the Council to review. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 13, 2026 4 3. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL Kristine Poelzer, 1870 Indian Place, encouraged the City to educate the public regarding ADUs or accessory dwelling units. She did not want lack of facts to deter residents from pursuing ADU's. She thanked Community Development Director Reilly for his depth of knowledge and for sharing his expertise with the community. She spoke to the rising costs of purchasing a home and discussed how ADUs assist homeowners with creating multi-generational housing. She suggested the City hold an open house regarding ADUs in order to educate the public and to gather input from residents. 4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES None. 5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS None. 6. STAFF COMMENTS None. 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. March 9, 2026, City Council Work Session B. March 9, 2026, Regular City Council MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to approve the March 9, 2026, City Council Work Session minutes as presented and the March 9, 2026, Regular City Council meeting minutes as amended. The motion carried (5-0). 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Grant read in full for the record Items 8E and 8M. A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll B. Motion to Approve Resolution 2026-014 Authorizing the Submission of the 2026- 2028 Water Efficiency Grant Program Application to the Met Council C. Motion to Approve Resolution 2026-015 Authorizing the Waiver of Utility System Delinquency Penalties Assessed During Quarter 4 2025 and Quarter 1 2026 D. Motion t ppr- ye Resolution 2026 016 Relating to Mew Less s May for- Arden Hills Residents and Businesses E. Motion to Approve Proclamation Recognizing April as Fair Housing Month F. Motion to Authorize Execution of Ramsey County Public Entity Innovation Grant (PEIG) Agreement for Recycling Cart Purchase G. Motion to Approve Resolution 2026-017 Accepting Donation from the Arden Hills Foundation ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 13, 2026 5 H. Motion to Approve 2026 Contract with the Minnesota Department of Corrections Institution Community Work Crew (ICWC) Program I. 2026 PMP Street and Utility Improvements Project • Motion to Approve Resolution 2026-018 Awarding Contract to Bituminous Roadways, Inc. • Motion to Approve Professional Services Agreement for Materials Testing with Braun Intertec • Motion to Accept Karth Lake Improvement District Board Resolution dated April 7, 2026 J. Motion to Authorize Recruitment of Temporary Public Works Maintenance Worker K. Motion to Approve Resolution 2026-019 — Request to Waive Landscaping Escrow —Lake Johanna Fire Department Planning Case 24-009 L. Motion to Approve Resolution 2026-020 Authorizing Submittal of Livable Communities Grant Application M. Motion to Approve Resolution 2026-021 Adopting a City of Arden Hills Fair Housing Policy Statement N. Motion to Acknowledge Letter from Fishing for Life Related to the Previously Approved Exempt Permit to Conduct a Raffle and a Corrected Event Date of April 18, 2026 MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Weber seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as amended and to authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried fL2 9. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS A. Motion to Approve Resolution 2026-016 Relating to Mow Less May for Arden Hills Residents and Businesses Councilmember Holden stated last year was a significant year as the City received a great deal of rain. She asked that staff speak to the timeline on when yards should be mowed in Arden Hills. City Administrator Jagoe explained if there are properties where residents had concerns regarding the length of the grass, staff should be contacted or residents should visit the City's website and submit a request tracker. She reported residents would have from June 1 to June 7 to mow their grass. After this time, properties would be inspected and letters would be sent from the City. Councilmember Holden stated for the record properties may not be mowed until June 25 given the timeline that was required to send letters and proper notice to homeowners. Councilmember Weber commented he understood this may be a concern for some properties in the city, but he believed it was important for residents to mow less in May. He then read a statement in full for the record that spoke to the benefits of Mow Less May, which spoke to the benefit of protecting native bees and other pollinators in the community. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 13, 2026 6 Councilmember Holden indicated it was implied that she doesn't think this is important but that she thinks this is a very important program. She simply wanted residents to understand the timeline for mowing, because it is important that people know that compliance may not happen until the end of June. People that called her weren't concerned with the program, they were just concerned with their neighbor mowing their lawn. She hasn't heard of anyone against the program. She wanted people to understand the process. Councilmember Rousseau recommended this item move forward. Mayor Grant stated for those new to Arden Hills, this may be a new program, but this was a program the City has been following for quite some time. He believed it was important to acknowledge why the City was following this program and why grass may not be mowed very often in May. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Rousseau seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2026-016, Relating to Mow Less May for Arden Hills Residents and Businesses. The motion carried (5-0). 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 2026 PMP Street and Utility Improvements Project Draft Special Assessment Roll Brad Fisher, Bolton & Menk, stated on February 9, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution 2026-006 Approving the Plans and Specifications and Ordering the Advertisement for Bids for the 2026 PMP Street & Utility Improvement Project, which includes the Arden Manor Park Hardcourt Improvements and the Arden Oaks Park ADA Improvements. Bids were solicited and opened on March 4, 2026. A portion of the costs for the 2026 PMP Street & Utility Improvement Project is proposed to be assessed against the benefitting properties according to the City's Assessment Policy. In order to assess these costs, the City must follow the process outlined in State Statute 429. On March 9, 2026, after the bids were opened, the City Council adopted Resolution 2026-010 Declaring Costs to be Assessed and set today as the date for the assessment hearing. A public hearing prior to adopting the assessments is a requirement of State Statute 429. Mr. Fisher explained the project is proposed to be assessed consistent with the City's Assessment Policy and past practices, which states that 50% of the costs for roadway improvements will be assessed in residential areas, 70% in industrial areas, and the remaining portion financed by City funds. The current assessment policy states that the typical overhead rate for a public improvement project is 37% of the construction costs. Staff believes this percentage is higher than necessary and recommends that approximately 27% of the construction costs be used as overhead when calculating the assessment rates. Staff has made this recommendation on the past PMPs since 2021. The Council must establish the interest rate at tonight's Council Meeting. Many cities set their interest rate for assessments at two (2) percentage points over the bond interest rate. The City's assessment policy states that the interest rate used for the assessment shall be designated at the prime rate plus two (2) percentage points. For the past four PMPs, the assessment interest rates were set at two (2) percentage points over the assumed bond interest rates, which were based on current market conditions at the time, the City's AAA bond rating, plus 15 basis points. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 13, 2026 7 Mr. Fisher reported the City's current assumed bond interest rate is 3.70% and the prime rate is 6.75%. Staff would recommend following the City's assessment policy and setting the assessment rate at 5.70%. The total project costs were analyzed for the assessable cost. The calculation of the amount to be assessed as approved by Council Resolution 2026-010 is shown below. The assessments related to the project are calculated in accordance with the City's Assessment policy, is 50% of the street project cost for residential properties, 70% for industrial properties and dependent on the type of pavement rehabilitation. Mr. Fisher stated the Council should hold the Assessment Hearing. After the Assessment Hearing is closed and as part of New Business, Council should consider adopting Resolution 2026-023 Adopting the Assessment Roll for the 2026 PMP Street & Utility Improvement Project with any changes they deem appropriate. If questions or concerns are received at the assessment hearing that require further investigation, staff recommends that Council amend the proposed assessment roll to remove the property or properties, then approve the Resolution as amended. This will allow staff time to research questions and objections raised at the hearing before bringing discussion back at a later Council meeting. Following the assessment hearing, also under new business, staff will be recommending award of the contract to Bituminous Roadways, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder. Councilmember Rousseau asked if Gateway Fiber would be installed in coordination with this proj ect. Mr. Fisher explained it was his understanding there was interest but noted a franchise agreement would have to be put in place. Councilmember Weber noted he spoke with the attorney at North Suburban Cable Commission and he had asked whether requiring franchises was cooling interest in fiber installation. The attorney responded that he did not believe that to be the case. Councilmember Rousseau inquired if residents could coordinate with the contractor to have their driveways redone. Mr. Fisher reported the City would not be taking on the coordination efforts, but noted residents could speak with the contractor on their own. He explained some contractors were willing to take on this private work and some were not. Councilmember Rousseau asked when neighbors would be provided with further information on the project timeline. Mr. Fisher anticipated this would occur in May when the City would be hosting a neighborhood open house for this project. Councilmember Rousseau questioned who residents could contact if they had concerns regarding the project. Mr. Fisher encouraged residents to contact Bolton & Menk with construction related questions. He provided further information on the notices that would be provided to residents throughout the construction project as roadway and utility improvements occur. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 13, 2026 8 Mayor Grant asked if the project would use surmountable or barrier curbing. Mr. Fisher explained the project curbing would vary noting the contractor would match the curbing that was in place for the spot curb replacement. Mayor Grant inquired if the bituminous mix was different between the base and wear courses. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported the same mix would be used throughout the project area. Councilmember Weber asked if the Karth Lake work was included in the assessment roll. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained this work was approved on the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Weber questioned if the City had a policy in place specific to moratoriums when it comes to the installation of utilities on new roadways and roadway excavation. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated the City manages this through the right of way permitting process noting the City does not like to cut into new roadways for at least five years. However, he noted requests are reviewed on a case by case basis. Councilmember Holden requested staff speak to the appeals process. Mr. Fisher explained all appeals would have to be submitted to the City in writing by the end of this hearing. Councilmember Holden encouraged staff to speak with the contractor in order to have a sandwich board that communicated what work would be completed each day, noting this worked well during the Crystal neighborhood street improvement project. She asked what work would have to be done in May, noting she did not want the contractor to be disrupting graduation parties or other family events. Mr. Fisher explained utility work had to be done within Ramsey County right of way before the street project could commence. He encouraged residents that would be hosting a graduation party this spring to reach out to Bolton & Menk in order to make him aware of the date so he can work with the contractor to ensure the area was cleaned up as much as possible and accessible on the date of the event. Councilmember Monson requested further information on how the Karth Lake District meeting went. Councilmember Weber reported the low bidder did not have the lowest bid for the Karth Lake work. He indicated this led the Karth Lake board to hold a meeting to reassess whether or not to move forward. He stated the board did opt to move forward with the work but had concerns. He noted the group wanted the Council to consider a more favorable split, but it was his understanding a 50150 split has been done in the past. He commented one of the board members had the impression of one of the Councilmembers that because these individuals lived on a lake they were wealthy and could afford the additional expense. He reported this board member stated ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 13, 2026 9 not all of the individuals that live on Karth Lake were wealthy and that some no longer worked and were retired. Councilmember Rousseau indicated she spoke with several residents that live on Karth Lake as well and noted this was not a recreational lake. She explained at best, residents on Karth Lake can put in a kayak. She noted there was a concern around flooding in Karth Lake given how the level of the lake rises and falls. She thanked the lake owners for paying for the pump and for mitigating the flood risk. Mayor Grant asked if the mailboxes would be relocated as necessary. Mr. Fisher stated mailboxes will be relocated if necessary. He commented given the scope of the work the majority of mailboxes will not need to be relocated. Mayor Grant requested staff provide the residents with information on how trash and recycling will be managed throughout the street improvement project. Mr. Fisher reported residents are to put their trash and recycling out as normal and the contractor will ensure to work the trash haulers have access. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 8:16 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 8:17 p.m. B. Quarterly Special Assessments for Delinquent Utilities Finance Director Yang stated water customers whose accounts are 90 days past due were informed that the City intends to certify delinquent charges to Ramsey County to be collected with property taxes. These customers have the right to a hearing in front of the City Council to discuss this matter prior to certification. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 8:18 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 8:18 p.m. 11. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution 2026-023 Adopting Special Assessment Roll — 2026 PMP Street and Utility Improvement Project Public Works/City Engineer Swearingen stated this item was presented to the Council under Agenda Item 10A. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Rousseau seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2026-023 —Adopting Assessment Roll for the 2026 PMP Street & Utility Improvement Project with an interest rate of 5.7%. Councilmember Weber asked if the proposed interest rate was staff s recommendation. 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 ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 13, 2026 11 would also assist the Council with planning for parks in Rice Creek Commons. She commented it appears the City has the proper number of parks and trails per resident, but does not have enough staffing and budget. She requested comment from staff on this matter. Ms. Springer explained the budgetary component was a reflection of the City having a lot of amenities which required more funding to maintain. She reported the City had six FTE's to manage the City's parks, but noted these individuals were assigned to other tasks as well. She discussed how the comments received from the public were that the City's parks were clean and well maintained, which was a good reflection on the City and its staff members. Councilmember Holden stated the national report that was used as a comparison had data from California and Florida and in these states the parks had to be maintained for twelve months instead of six months, which may be why the City's staffing numbers appeared to be off. Ms. Springer commented this was a good consideration. She stated in general communities in Minnesota have more parks than other areas of the country. Councilmember Holden reported she was proud of the results from the study noting the City had more excellent and outstanding ratings than poor. She was proud of how the City had maintained the parks. Councilmember Rousseau stated she loved living in Minnesota because this State had high quality park systems. She appreciated walking in the City's parks. She noted she was pleased with the park system master plan that had been created and she supported the plan being adopted. She asked what the next steps for the City would be once the plan was adopted. Ms. Springer explained there were some projects that were queued up for the next several years and it would be great for the City to continue with the momentum that has been created. She reported the Council would have to consider when to bring the community back in for specific input on a specific park project for a mini master plan. She suggested the PTRC continue to review the implementation chapter going forward. Mayor Grant thanked everyone who had input on this document, which included staff, the Council, PTRC and public. He asked if the seasonal employees were included in the 6.3 number. Ms. Springer stated this does include the seasonal employees. Mayor Grant questioned how many of the City's public works employees were included in the 6.3 number. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported every employee that works at the City that has time dedicated to parks was included in this number. Mayor Grant inquired if the ICWC crew was included in the number. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained the ICWC crew was not included in this number. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 13, 2026 12 Mayor Grant supported the City looking at areas within the parks where pickleball courts could be added. He understood the community was also looking for a splash pad and noted this amenity may fit best within TCAAP. He appreciated how the City had worked to find synergies on park projects with developers and the County and hoped this could continue going forward. Councilmember Monson asked if there would be water access to Round Lake in the future. Councilmember Weber stated this was part of the long term plan through fish and wildlife. He commented on how this document was an inventory of what the City has and what the City needs. He supported the City seeking funding in order to assist with completing projects in the future. It was his hope this document would be viewed as an indication of desire and obligation when it comes to park improvements. He questioned what fund was used to cover the expense for park improvements. Finance Director Yang reported the PIR Fund covers the cost for park improvement projects. Councilmember Weber stated given the concerns facing the PIR Fund he did not believe the City would be able to implement the proposed park improvements. He supported the City looking at its low employee counts and low revenue generation from parks. He reported the only way for the City to implement this plan would be to improve the health of the PIR Fund. Councilmember Rousseau explained some cities have a director parks and recreation and Arden Hills has parks managed by the Public Works Director. She questioned if the City had to create a new line item for parks. Finance Director Yang indicated the City has a separate parks fund and these funds could be segregated for more visibility from the PIR Fund. Councilmember Weber stated he loves this document and thanked all of the individuals that worked on this plan. Councilmember Holden appreciated how this plan piggybacked on the previous plan the City had in place. She reported she did not view this plan as an obligation but rather viewed it as a living document on how to proceed with projects but noted the document could be reviewed and amended on a yearly basis noting the needs in the community may change. MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Rousseau seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2026-024, Adopting the Arden Hills Park System Plan. Mayor Grant commented he appreciated the positive review of the City's parks and the positive feedback that was received from residents on the City's parks. Councilmember Holden recommended this plan be posted on the City website. Councilmember Monson stated she would also like to see the park by park map matching the table included on the website. The motion carried (5- ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 13, 2026 13 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 13. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Rousseau thanked staff member Matt Johnson for his efforts on the Spring egg hunt. Councilmember Rousseau suggested the Council discuss the ice plunge at a future work session. Councilmember Rousseau reported the overnight parking citations were becoming a concern for residents, noting warnings are no longer being offered. She asked if the proactive visits into the community counted on the City's calls for service. City Administrator Jagoe reported the proactive visits do not count on the City's calls for service. Mayor Grant indicated he had this same concern and noted Ramsey County was patrolling the City's streets between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. and were writing tickets, but an officer was not dispatched for a chargeable call for service. Councilmember Rousseau commented she would like to know why the Ramsey County Sheriff s Office has been so focused on handing out parking tickets in recent weeks. City Administrator Jagoe explained she was uncertain why there was an uptick but noted she could speak with the Sheriff s Department and could report back to the City Council. Councilmember Rousseau stated she would like to know what the cost for the parking citations was and if the City received a portion of the proceeds. Councilmember Rousseau reported the City tree sale was underway at this time and information regarding the sale was available on the City's website. Councilmember Weber stated the Planning Commission met last week and held a lengthy discussion on the City's inclusionary housing policy and recommended the AMI table be amended. He appreciated all of the research the group did prior to the meeting. Councilmember Holden reported AHATS was having a Stewardship Clean Up Day on April 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Councilmember Holden thanked staff for their efforts on the Spring egg hunt. Councilmember Holden asked if staff had any information on the Ramsey County trail share. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen commented he did not have an update for the Council at this time. Councilmember Monson reported she heard from residents regarding the parking citations as well. She indicated one resident suggested the ordinance be rewritten in order to allow residents ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 13, 2026 14 to park on the street at certain times. She stated she would be happy to discuss this matter further at a future worksession meeting. Councilmember Monson explained this year was Arden Hills 751h Anniversary and an event was being planned for July. She noted the planning committee was seeking business sponsors at this time. Mayor Grant stated last month the Council joined the Safe and Stable Communities Coalition. He commented on how this group was requesting $10 million be set aside by the State to assist communities and businesses that have been impacted by ICE actions. He asked if the Council supported this action. The Council offered their support. Mayor Grant reported he was elected Chair of the Ramsey County 911 Dispatch Policy Committee. Mayor Grant explained at the last meeting the Council requested a copy of Roberts Rules of Order and asked if staff had provided this information. City Administrator Jagoe indicated she had given a copy to Mayor Grant as well as at the dais for the City Attorney. Councilmember Weber reported he had requested a copy of Roberts Rules of Order from the dais at the last City Council meeting. Mayor Grant stated with respect to the parking citations, the City's ordinance states cars are not to be parked on street from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. City Administrator Jagoe reported she would add the ice plunge to a future work session agenda and asked if the Council wanted to discuss the City's overnight parking ordinance at a future meeting. The Council supported adding this item to a future work session agenda. ADJOURN MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to adiourn. The motion carried (5-0). Mayor Grant adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 9:25 p.m. ,/ 1,d � Ju Hanson David Grant Ci Clerk Mayor