On the agenda: Arden Hills meeting — Flock Camera (Sep 14)

Address:

1245 W Highway 96
Arden Hills MN 55112
Phone:

Mayor:

651-792-7800

David Grant

Website :
www.cityofardenhills.org

Councilmembers:

Brenda Holden
Emily Rousseau
Tena Monson
Kurt Weber

City Council
Work Session Agenda
September 14, 2026
5:00 p.m.
City Hall
City Vision

Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential
neighborhoods, vital business community, well - maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our
long - standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play.

Members of the public may attend a meeting in-person at City Hall or they may
view the meeting remotely on the City’s website using the below link. Meetings are
also broadcast on Cable Channel 16 for those that live in Arden Hills.
https://cityofardenhills.org/320/Watch-City-Meetings
Some Councilmembers may be participating in this meeting by interactive
technology/remotely.
This meeting will be streamed live on local Cable Channel 16 and available for playback on our
website.

CALL TO ORDER
1. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL
This is an opportunity for citizens to respectfully bring to the Council’s attention any
items which are relevant to the City. In addressing the Council, you must first state
your name and address for the record. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes
or less. Written documents or other materials should be handed to the City Clerk for
distribution to the Council prior to or during the meeting. Council will generally not
respond at the same meeting where an issue is initially raised by a member of the
public but the Council may refer the issue to staff for further research and possible
report or action at a future Council meeting.

2. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES
3. AGENDA ITEMS
3.A. 2027-2032 Elections Contract Update
Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk
Documents:
MEMO.PDF

Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk
Documents:
MEMO.PDF
3.B. 2027 Operating Budget Discussion
Gayle Bauman, Interim Finance Director
Documents:
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
ATTACHMENT B.PDF
ATTACHMENT C.PDF
ATTACHMENT D.PDF
3.C. Immigration Enforcement Discussion
Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator
Documents:
MEMO.PDF
3.D. Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP Discussion
Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator
Documents:
MEMO.PDF
3.E. Agenda Planning
Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator
Documents:
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
ATTACHMENT B.PDF
4. COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURN

AGENDA ITEM – 3A

MEMORANDUM
DATE:

September 14, 2026

TO:

Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator

FROM:

Julie Hanson, Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk

SUBJECT:

2027-2032 Elections Administration Contract Update

Budgeted Amount:
N/A

Actual Amount:
N/A

Funding Source:
N/A

Council Should Consider
Discussing administration of elections services by the Ramsey County Elections Office.
Background
The City Council first approved entering into a contract with Ramsey County to provide election
administration services for Arden Hills in 2011. The Council has continued its contract with
Ramsey County Elections since that time, and our current contract expires December 31, 2026.
Currently, all school districts (5) and cities in Ramsey County contract with Ramsey County
Elections to administer elections with the exception of Maplewood.
The complexity of elections has changed over the years with no excuse absentee voting, mail
voting, and early/in-person voting. These changes have necessitated an increase in costs
associated with the physical ballot materials, mailings and postage, signage, storage of election
equipment, hiring of additional judges, increases in election judge pay, and so forth.
Staff requests Council consider providing direction to bring forward the renewal contract from
Ramsey County for consideration of approval at its September 28 regular meeting. The contract
is for services from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2032. This is the same duration that
the other cities will also contract for.
Budget Impact
Under the current contract, the City pays $7,531 per quarter. The proposed cost for 2027-2028 is
$8,529 per quarter. The anticipated increase was previously provided to Interim Finance
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Director Bauman for programming into the proposed 2027 budget and is reflected in the
operating budget that will be discussed in the next item. Future increases for 2029-2030 will
be provided to the cities no later than April 1, 2028 and for 2031-2032 no later than April 1,
2030.
Attachment
None.

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AGENDA ITEM – 3B

MEMORANDUM
DATE:

September 14, 2026

TO:

Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator

FROM:

Gayle Bauman, Contracted Interim Finance Director

SUBJECT:

Preliminary 2027 General Fund Budget

Budgeted Amount:
N/A

Actual Amount:
N/A

Funding Source:
N/A

Council Should Consider
Provide feedback on the Preliminary General Fund budget for the 2027 fiscal year.

Background – General Fund Budget
Annually, City staff prepares and submits a preliminary budget to the City Council for review and
feedback. Attached to this memo is the City’s preliminary General Fund budget for the 2027 fiscal
year. Each department provided their respective forecasts for this budget.
The proposed 2027 budget is $8,447,668, an increase of $1,093,011 or 14.9%. For the purpose of
this discussion, there is a 14.46% or $980,654 tax levy increase reflected in the budget, of which
$1,229,154 for the General Fund, $63,500 for the Equip/Bldg Replacement Fund, and ($312,000)
for the Public Safety Capital Fund. As presented, the General Fund Budget is underfunded by
$60,000, which is a planned use of fund balance for half of the projected Comp Study costs.
The table below shows the amount the General Fund Budget is underfunded at different tax levy
increase amounts.
Tax Levy Increase
10%
13%
14.46%

Underfunded Amount
$362,503
$159,058
$60,000

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Wages and Benefits

The 2027 preliminary budget is currently being prepared which assumes a 3.0% wage adjustment
for all staff. Below is a table showing the recent history of approved COLA’s.
Year
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019

Non Union
3.00%
3.00% + addition of P&R Mgr
3.00%
3.00%
3.00%
2.00%
3.00%
2.50%

IUOE Union
3.00%
7.00% + 2 PW Lead Promotions
3.00%
3.00%
3.00% + addition of Fleet Lead
3.00%
Market Adjustment; Minimum increase was 5.80%
2.50%

In 2025, the City hired David Drown and Associates (DDA) to conduct a comprehensive study of
its compensation and classification structure. As a result of their work, changes were made to the
City’s wage schedule, and several non-union employees received job reclassifications. These
changes maintain the City’s competitiveness in the marketplace, putting the City at a 108% market
value or 8% above market value. Additionally, union employees negotiated a new three-year
contract.
There is a 15.0% increase assumed for health, a 4.0% increase for dental, and a 0.0% increase for
life insurance premiums The number of positions included in the budget remained the same.
Public Safety

2027 budget information was received from Ramsey County and the Lake Johanna Fire Department
for public safety.
POLICE. The police contract is expected to increase by 12.4% or $247,792 for 2027.
DISPATCH. Dispatch costs will increase by 17.3% or $14,920 for 2027.
FIRE. The fire operating costs are expected to rise by 36.0% or $383,221 for 2027.
Please note, the SAFER grant will discontinue starting in 2027 and contract cities will need to fund
the new positions.
Revenues

There are no significant building projects included in the 2027 budget which would affect the
permit revenue. The permit revenue included reflects only the estimated recurring “base” amount,
similar to what was included in the 2026 budget.
General Fund budget to actual comparisons for the past three years is included as Attachment A.
Property Tax Levy
A survey was recently routed to various cities in the metro asking about proposed levy amounts
being considered. Below are the results of that survey, averaging 7.83%.
Falcon Heights
Little Canada
Lauderdale

9.65% North Saint Paul
12.50% Roseville
6.60% Shoreview
2

6.00%
9.80%
<10.00%

Maplewood
8.50% Vadnais Heights
4.61%
Mounds View
4.00% White Bear Lake
TBD%
New Brighton
7.50% White Bear Township
6% - 8%
Based on the County Assessor’s Report, values for the different property types have changed as
follows:
Property Type
All Residential
Single Family Residential
Apartments
Commercial
Industrial

2024
2.30%
2.56%
-6.68%
-0.42%
-0.17%

2025
3.79%
3.22%
-4.07%
4.70%
5.48%

2026
0.45%
0.10%
3.05%
4.48%
3.21%

The City’s total Value for Local Rate is projected to increase by 7.13%, from 20,656,543 to
22,129,701.
Below are tables showing the impact of various levels of a city levy increase to Arden Hills’ homes,
assuming that a home’s value is increasing by 0.10%, which is the median amount.
Set levy at $7,459,665 (an increase of $678,151 or 10.0% over 2026)
Value of
Property for
Pay 2026
$ 180,000
$ 270,000
$ 496,400
$ 525,000
$ 575,000
$ 650,000

Value of
Property for
Pay 2027
$ 180,200
$ 270,300
$ 496,900
$ 525,500
$ 575,600
$ 650,700

Taxable
Value for
Pay 2027
$
149,900
$
248,100
$
495,100
$
525,500
$
575,600
$
650,700

CITY TAX

Pay 2026
$
456
$
755
$
1,507
$
1,619
$
1,809
$
2,095

Pay 2027
$ 469
$ 777
$ 1,551
$ 1,666
$ 1,862
$ 2,156

$
%
CHANGE CHANGE
$
14
3.0%
$
22
3.0%
$
44
2.9%
$
47
2.9%
$
53
2.9%
$
61
2.9%

Set levy at $7,663,111 (an increase of $881,597 or 13.0% over 2026)
Value of
Property for
Pay 2026
$ 180,000
$ 270,000
$ 496,400
$ 525,000
$ 575,000
$ 650,000

Value of
Property for
Pay 2027
$ 180,200
$ 270,300
$ 496,900
$ 525,500
$ 575,600
$ 650,700

Taxable
Value for
Pay 2027
$
149,900
$
248,100
$
495,100
$
525,500
$
575,600
$
650,700

CITY TAX

Pay 2026
$
456
$
755
$
1,507
$
1,619
$
1,809
$
2,095

Pay 2027
$ 483
$ 800
$ 1,596
$ 1,715
$ 1,917
$ 2,219

$
%
CHANGE CHANGE
$
27
6.0%
$
45
6.0%
$
90
5.9%
$
96
5.9%
$
108
5.9%
$
125
5.9%

Set levy at $7,762,168 (an increase of $980,654 or 14.46% over 2026)

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Value of
Property for
Pay 2026
$ 180,000
$ 270,000
$ 496,400
$ 525,000
$ 575,000
$ 650,000

Value of
Property for
Pay 2027
$ 180,200
$ 270,300
$ 496,900
$ 525,500
$ 575,600
$ 650,700

Taxable
Value for
Pay 2027
$
149,900
$
248,100
$
495,100
$
525,500
$
575,600
$
650,700

CITY TAX
Pay 2026
$
456
$
755
$
1,507
$
1,619
$
1,809
$
2,095

Pay 2027
$ 490
$ 811
$ 1,618
$ 1,738
$ 1,943
$ 2,250

$
%
CHANGE CHANGE
$
34
7.5%
$
56
7.5%
$
112
7.4%
$
120
7.4%
$
134
7.4%
$
155
7.4%

The 2026 City Tax Rate is 30.466574%. The estimated City tax rate based on the most current
information is calculated as follows for the different tax levy increases:
City Levy
10.00%
13.00%
14.46%

City Tax Rate
31.318%
32.238%
32.685%

The 2026 tax rates for other cities in Ramsey County are as follows:

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General Overview

A summary of the major changes in the 2027 budget is as follows:
Description

Effect on Levy

Step increases
3% COLA Adjustments
Health (15%) & Dental (4%) Insurance
Work Comp
General Fund Personnel Levy Impacts

63,373
59,050
43,460
(17,260)
148,623

Increase in Delinquent Taxes
Decrease in Building Permits/Plan Check Fees
Increase in MSAS maintenance aid
Decrease in Rec Program fees
Increase in Antenna rental revenue
Increase in RamCo Sheriff training reimb revenue
Increase in RamCo Sheriff
Increase in LJFD
Increase in Ramco Dispatch
Remove transfer for LJFD fte's (franchise fees)
Election Equipment (next 3-4 years)
Metro-INET IT Services
RamCo Facility Maintenance Facility - Rent
2040 Comp Plan
2040 Comp Plan - $60k funded by Gen'l Fund fund balance
Legal Expenses (10% increase plus review of history)
Tuition Reimbursement
Street Maintenance Program (sealcoating/resurfacing)
Technology (new permit software)
Net changes in other GF Budget Areas

45,071
39,159
(9,070)
11,250
(16,727)
(32,481)
247,792
383,221
14,920
165,000
15,000
8,192
2,381
120,000
(60,000)
32,000
6,000
65,000
33,272
10,551

Other General Fund Levy Impacts

1,080,531

TOTAL GENERAL FUND LEVY IMPACT

1,229,154

PIR Fund
EDA Fund
Equipment/Bldg Replacement
Public Safety
Total Capital Fund Levy Impacts

63,500
(312,000)
(248,500)

TOTAL GENERAL & CAPITAL FUND LEVY IMPACT

980,654

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The table below shows the original adopted budget for the General Fund compared to the final
audited numbers from 2017 - 2025. As you can see, the City has performed better than the budget
for all the years shown due to conservative budgeting. Please note that the 2020 actuals include
revenue from the CARES Act in the amount of $459,614, and this was a one-time occurrence. 2025
revenues include additional building permit revenue of approximately $500,000 The Transfers
Out column shows the funds that were transferred to cover capital projects within the City.
Year

Budgeted Budgeted
RevenuesA ExpensesB

Original
BudgetC

2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

4,860,297
4,454,629
4,804,420
4,896,720
5,122,260
5,099,510
5,369,420
5,939,200
6,639,270

(195,955)
(237,225)
(186,970)
(121,590)
(90,720)
(140,000)
(160,760)
(182,070)
(122,009)

Legend:
A+B=C
D+E=F
F+G=H

(5,056,252)
(4,691,854)
(4,991,390)
(5,018,310)
(5,212,980)
(5,239,510)
(5,530,180)
(6,121,270)
(6,761,279)

Operating Operating
RevenuesD ExpensesE
5,231,140
4,462,682
5,004,904
5,229,541
5,304,591
5,501,964
5,354,153
5,892,355
7,286,615

(4,536,635)
(4,361,628)
(4,769,687)
(4,586,623)
(4,967,275)
(5,203,009)
(5,343,512)
(5,777,329)
(6,385,267)

Operating
ActivityF
694,505
101,055
235,217
642,918
337,316
298,955
10,641
115,026
901,348

Transfers
Net Chg in
OutG
Fund Balance H
(400,000)
(360,000)
(478,000)
(548,000)
(102,540)
(171,140)
-

694,505
(298,945)
(124,783)
164,918
(210,684)
196,415
(160,499)
115,026
901,348

Note: Transfers are based on the prior year's audited financial results.

Discussion
General Fund & Preliminary Levy
Staff is respectfully requesting the City Council to review the preliminary budget and provide
feedback for future budget meetings. The 2027 proposed levy and public meeting date need to be
set prior to the end of September 2026. Direction is needed from the City Council on the following
items:
• Current wage and benefit assumptions include a 3% COLA for both union and non-union staff,
a 15% health insurance increase, and a 4% dental insurance increase. Should any of these
assumptions be changed?
• This preliminary budget does not include any significant building projects for 2027. Should a
building project be added?
• Are there other assumptions or changes staff should incorporate?
• This preliminary budget contains a 14.46% levy increase. Is another work session needed to
further discuss the preliminary levy increase?
Attachments
A. General Fund Budget to Actual Comparison for 2023, 2024, 2025
B. Preliminary 2027 General Fund Budget PowerPoint Presentation
C. Preliminary 2027 General Fund Budget
D. Public Safety Costs – 10-Year Trend

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Attachment A

GENERAL FUND
Final Budget vs. Actual for Years ended

Budget

2025
Actual
$ Variance

% Variance

Budget

2024
Actual
$ Variance

5,359,798
550,540
176,296
471,994
17,360
63,282

5,201,279
962,258
134,054
639,948
27,610
321,466

(158,519)
411,718
(42,242)
167,954
10,250
258,184

97.0%
174.8%
76.0%
135.6%
159.0%
#DIV/0!
508.0%

4,638,460
552,020
175,970
489,490
19,250
3,090
60,920

4,622,581
448,587
116,870
504,134
27,298
172,886

(15,879)
(103,433)
(59,100)
14,644
8,048
(3,090)
111,966

6,639,270

7,286,615

647,345

109.8%

5,939,200

5,892,355

Mayor & council
Administration
Elections
Finance
TCAAP
Planning & Zoning
Government Buildings
Police
Dispatch
Fire
Emergency Management
Protective Inspections
Street Maintenance
Recreation
Park Maintenance
Transfers out

93,819
506,835
61,750
220,756
121,920
352,790
240,932
1,951,288
73,570
906,321
9,780
373,160
960,790
337,508
690,060
50,000

91,970
471,814
34,285
198,924
78,267
257,497
247,307
1,927,657
42,913
892,173
7,414
338,413
723,305
295,159
728,167
50,000

(1,849)
(35,021)
(27,465)
(21,832)
(43,653)
(95,293)
6,375
(23,631)
(30,657)
(14,148)
(2,366)
(34,747)
(237,485)
(42,349)
38,107
-

98.0%
93.1%
55.5%
90.1%
64.2%
73.0%
102.6%
98.8%
58.3%
98.4%
75.8%
90.7%
75.3%
87.5%
105.5%
100.0%

88,370
499,730
40,300
191,810
114,900
324,940
232,900
1,585,240
70,390
833,930
9,260
396,120
853,380
241,970
588,030
50,000

TOTAL EXPENDITURES BY DEPT

6,951,279

6,385,267

(566,012)

91.9%

Personnel Services
Materials & Supplies
Other Services & Charges
Transfers Out

2,328,850
162,430
4,409,999
50,000

2,115,964
129,718
4,089,585
50,000

(212,886)
(32,712)
(320,414)
-

TOTAL EXPENDITURES BY TYPE

6,951,279

6,385,267

(566,012)

NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE

(312,009)

901,348

1,213,357

2023
% Variance

Budget

Actual

$ Variance

% Variance

99.7%
81.3%
66.4%
103.0%
141.8%
0.0%
283.8%

4,078,390
511,730
171,370
525,550
23,190
3,350
55,840

3,963,077
471,740
167,376
485,643
24,681
241,635

(115,313)
(39,990)
(3,994)
(39,907)
1,491
(3,350)
185,795

97.2%
92.2%
97.7%
92.4%
106.4%
0.0%
432.7%

(46,845)

99.2%

5,369,420

5,354,153

(15,267)

99.7%

80,035
507,785
32,141
163,075
119,702
307,494
224,822
1,583,188
70,394
833,933
5,134
331,654
716,138
195,101
556,736
50,000

(8,335)
8,055
(8,159)
(28,735)
4,802
(17,446)
(8,078)
(2,052)
4
3
(4,126)
(64,466)
(137,242)
(46,869)
(31,294)
-

90.6%
101.6%
79.8%
85.0%
104.2%
94.6%
96.5%
99.9%
100.0%
100.0%
55.4%
83.7%
83.9%
80.6%
94.7%
100.0%

73,510
434,230
33,200
191,550
90,450
281,080
223,910
1,453,280
68,740
751,180
6,830
375,770
824,080
237,770
545,590
171,140

71,926
437,408
31,056
161,040
77,657
227,805
228,815
1,491,764
68,737
751,177
8,587
383,744
682,508
176,655
544,634
171,140

(1,584)
3,178
(2,144)
(30,510)
(12,793)
(53,275)
4,905
38,484
(3)
(3)
1,757
7,974
(141,572)
(61,115)
(956)
-

97.8%
100.7%
93.5%
84.1%
85.9%
81.0%
102.2%
102.6%
100.0%
100.0%
125.7%
102.1%
82.8%
74.3%
99.8%
100.0%

6,121,270

5,777,329

(343,941)

94.4%

5,762,310

5,514,652

(247,658)

95.7%

90.9%
79.9%
92.7%
100.0%

2,017,310
159,230
3,894,730
50,000

1,849,303
118,796
3,759,231
50,000

(168,007)
(40,434)
(135,499)
-

91.7%
74.6%
96.5%
100.0%

1,888,580
164,900
3,537,690
171,140

1,742,775
175,954
3,424,783
171,140

(145,805)
11,054
(112,907)
-

92.3%
106.7%
96.8%
100.0%

91.9%

6,121,270

5,777,329

(343,941)

94.4%

5,762,310

5,514,652

(247,658)

95.7%

(182,070)

115,025

297,095

(392,890)

(160,499)

232,391

REVENUES
Taxes
Licenses and permits
Intergovernmental
Charges for services
Fines & forfeits
Special assessments
Miscellaneous
TOTAL REVENUES
EXPENDITURES BY DEPT

EXPENDITURES BY TYPE

Attachment B

Preliminary
2027 General Fund Budget
PRESENTED TO ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

1

Overall General Fund Budget Summary
2024
Actual

2025
Actual

REVENUES
Taxes
Special assessments
Licenses and permits
Intergovernmental
Charges for services
Fines & forfeits
Investment earnings
Miscellaneous
Transfers In

$ 4,622,581
448,587
116,870
504,134
27,298
163,638
9,247
-

$ 5,201,279
962,258
134,054
639,948
27,610
264,255
57,211
-

$

TOTAL REVENUES

$ 5,892,355

$ 7,286,615

EXPENDITURES
General government
Public safety
Public works
Parks & recreation
Transfers out

$ 1,435,052
2,824,302
716,138
751,837
50,000

TOTAL EXPENDITURES
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE

2026
Budget

2027
Budget

$ Increase
(Decrease)

248,125
67,243
178,066
8,528
11,437
16,265
-

$ 5,892,322
574,150
165,379
470,251
24,225
50,000
13,330
165,000

$ 7,074,698
564,570
206,930
449,190
26,530
50,000
15,750
-

$ 1,182,376
(9,580)
41,551
(21,061)
2,305
2,420
(165,000)

$

529,665

$ 7,354,657

$ 8,387,668

$ 1,033,011

14.0%

$ 1,380,065
3,208,571
723,305
1,023,326
50,000

$

485,073
1,142,760
180,862
265,024
-

$ 1,588,335
3,584,635
943,854
1,137,833
100,000

$ 1,831,190
4,265,778
1,034,980
1,215,720
100,000

$

242,855
681,143
91,126
77,887
-

15.3%
19.0%
9.7%
6.8%
0.0%

$ 5,777,329

$ 6,385,267

$ 2,073,719

$ 7,354,657

$ 8,447,668

$ 1,093,011

14.9%

$

$

$ (1,544,054)

$

$

$

115,025

901,348

4/30/2026
YTD

-

(60,000)

(60,000)

% Increase
(Decrease)

20.1%
N/A
-1.7%
25.1%
-4.5%
9.5%
0.0%
18.2%
-100.0%

N/A
2

Revenues by Source
2024
Actual

2025
Actual

2026
Budget

2027
Budget

Property Taxes
Other Taxes
Licenses and Permits
Intergovernmental
Charges for Services
Fines and Forfeits
Investment Earnings
Miscellaneous

$ 3,951,535
11,542
471,740
167,376
485,643
24,681
209,901
31,734

$ 4,610,622
11,958
448,587
116,870
504,134
27,298
163,638
9,247

$ 5,186,969
14,311
962,258
134,054
639,948
27,610
264,255
57,211

$ 5,880,748
11,574
574,150
165,379
470,251
24,225
50,000
178,330

$ 7,062,088
12,610
564,570
206,930
449,190
26,530
50,000
15,750

TOTAL REVENUES

$ 5,354,153

$ 5,892,355

$ 7,286,615

$ 7,354,657

$ 8,387,668

Millions

2023
Actual

9.0
8.0
7.0
6.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
Actual

Actual

Actual

Budget

Budget

2023

2024

2025

2026

2027

3

Expenditures by Department
2023
Actual
General Government
Public Safety
Public Works
Parks & Recreation
TOTAL EXPENDITURES

2024
Actual

2025
Actual

2026
Budget

2027
Budget

Amount Over(Under) % Change Over
2026 Budget
2026 Budget

$ 1,235,706 $ 1,435,052 $ 1,380,065 $ 1,588,335 $ 1,831,190 $
2,704,009
2,824,302
3,208,571
3,584,635
4,265,778 $
682,508
716,138
723,305
943,854
1,034,980 $
721,288
751,837
1,023,326
1,137,833
1,215,720 $

242,855
681,143
91,126
77,887

15.3%
19.0%
9.7%
6.8%

$ 5,343,512 $ 5,727,329 $ 6,335,267 $ 7,254,657 $ 8,347,668 $

1,093,011

15.1%

4

Expenditures by Type
Personnel Services
Supplies & Materials
Other Services & Charges
TOTAL EXPENDITURES

2023
Actual

2024
Actual

2025
Actual

2026
Budget

2027
Budget

$ 1,742,775
175,954
3,424,783

1,849,303
118,796
3,759,231

2,115,964
129,718
4,089,585

2,482,717
188,610
4,583,330

2,631,340 $
202,620
5,513,708

148,623
14,010
930,378

6.0%
7.4%
20.3%

$ 5,343,512 $ 5,727,329 $ 6,335,267 $ 7,254,657 $ 8,347,668 $

1,093,011

15.1%

Amount Over(Under% Change Over
2026 Budget
2026 Budget

5

Personnel Services
2023
Actual
General Government
Public Safety
Public Works
Parks & Recreation
TOTAL EXPENDITURES

2024
Actual

2025
Actual

2026
Budget

2027
Budget

Amount Over(Under) % Change Over
2026 Budget
2026 Budget

863,648 $
357,860
447,934
813,275

926,140
379,240
466,390
859,570

$
$
$
$

62,492
21,380
18,456
46,295

7.2%
6.0%
4.1%
5.7%

$ 1,742,775 $ 1,849,303 $ 2,115,964 $ 2,482,717 $ 2,631,340 $

148,623

6.0%

$ 644,566 $ 679,537 $ 702,719 $
284,623
285,935
276,263
337,706
363,274
415,041
475,879
520,557
721,942

Step Increases

$ 63,373

3% COLA Adjustments

$ 59,050

Health (15%) & Dental (4%) Ins

$ 43,460

Work Comp

$ (17,260)

TOTAL

$148,623

6

Personnel FTE’s
2026 Budget

2027 Request

General Government

6.16

6.16

Public Safety

2.77

2.77

Public Works

11.82

11.82

Parks & Recreation

5.42

5.42

26.175

26.175

Total

No changes to FTE’s for 2027

7

Supplies & Materials
2023
Actual
General Government
Public Safety
Public Works
Parks & Recreation
TOTAL EXPENDITURES

$

22,413 $
662
59,540
93,339

2024
Actual
18,118 $
1,226
26,243
73,209

2025
Actual

2026
Budget

2027
Budget

Amount Over(Under) % Change Over
2026 Budget
2026 Budget

25,106 $
369
32,684
71,560

21,180 $
1,250
74,000
92,180

21,940
1,250
82,000
97,430

$
$
$
$

760
8,000
5,250

3.6%
0.0%
10.8%
5.7%

$ 175,954 $ 118,796 $ 129,718 $

188,610 $

202,620 $

14,010

7.4%

8

Other Services & Charges
2023
Actual
General Government
Public Safety
Public Works
Parks & Recreation
TOTAL EXPENDITURES

2024
Actual

2025
Actual

2026
Budget

2027
Budget

Amount Over(Under) % Change Over
2026 Budget
2026 Budget

$ 568,727 $ 737,398 $ 652,240 $ 703,507 $ 883,110 $
2,418,725
2,537,142
2,931,940
3,225,525
3,885,288 $
285,261
326,621
275,581
421,920
486,590 $
152,070
158,070
229,825
232,378
258,720 $

179,603
659,763
64,670
26,342

25.5%
20.5%
15.3%
11.3%

$ 3,424,783 $ 3,759,231 $ 4,089,585 $ 4,583,330 $ 5,513,708 $

930,378

20.3%

Major Items:
Ramsey County Sheriff

$247,792

Lake Johanna Fire Department

$383,221

Ramsey County Dispatch

$14,920

2040 Comp Plan

$120,000

Street Maintenance Program

$65,000

Permit Software

$33,272

Legal Costs

$32,000

TOTAL

$896,205
9

Tax Levy History
YEAR

TAX LEVY

2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

3,641,290
3,786,942
3,938,420
4,135,340
4,280,080
4,472,680
4,718,680
5,310,950
6,028,012
6,781,514

% CHANGE

TAX RATE

% CHANGE

4.7%
4.0%
4.0%
5.0%
3.5%
4.5%
5.5%
12.55%
13.50%
12.50%

27.211%
25.532%
25.555%
25.414%
25.089%
26.544%
23.632%
24.479%
27.648%
30.467%

2.5%
-6.2%
0.1%
-0.6%
-1.3%
5.8%
-11.0%
3.6%
12.9%
10.2%
10

Proposed Tax Levy
Proposed
2027

Increase
(Decrease)

%
Change

1,229,154

20.7%

2023

2024

2025

2026

4,098,680

4,650,950

5,418,012

5,939,514

EDA Fund

100,000

100,000

-

-

-

-

N/A

Capital Improvements
Equipment/Bldg Replacement
PIR
Public Safety

50,000
250,000
220,000

270,000
250,000
40,000

100,000
250,000
260,000

100,000
430,000
312,000

163,500
430,000
-

63,500
(312,000)

63.5%
0.0%
-100.0%

Total Capital Improvements

520,000

560,000

610,000

842,000

593,500

(248,500)

-29.5%

-

-

-

-

-

-

N/A

980,654

14.46%

General Fund

Debt Service
TOTAL LEVY
Change from previous year

4,718,680
5.50%

5,310,950
12.55%

6,028,012
13.50%

6,781,514
12.50%

7,168,668

7,762,168
14.46%

A 0.5% change in the tax levy equates to $33,908.

11

General Fund Tax Levy Assumptions
Description

Effect on Levy

Step increases
3% COLA Adjustments
Health (15%) & Dental (4%) Insurance
Work Comp
General Fund Personnel Levy Impacts

63,373
59,050
43,460
(17,260)
148,623

Increase in Delinquent Taxes
Decrease in Building Permits/Plan Check Fees
Increase in MSAS maintenance aid
Decrease in Rec Program fees
Increase in Antenna rental revenue
Increase in RamCo Sheriff training reimb revenue
Increase in RamCo Sheriff
Increase in LJFD
Increase in Ramco Dispatch
Remove transfer for LJFD fte's (franchise fees)
Election Equipment (next 3-4 years)
Metro-INET IT Services
RamCo Facility Maintenance Facility - Rent
2040 Comp Plan
2040 Comp Plan - $60k funded by Gen'l Fund fund balance
Legal Expenses (10% increase plus review of history)
Tuition Reimbursement
Street Maintenance Program (sealcoating/resurfacing)
Technology (new permit software)
Net changes in other GF Budget Areas

45,071
39,159
(9,070)
11,250
(16,727)
(32,481)
247,792
383,221
14,920
165,000
15,000
8,192
2,381
120,000
(60,000)
32,000
6,000
65,000
33,272
10,551

Other General Fund Levy Impacts

1,080,531

TOTAL GENERAL FUND LEVY IMPACT

1,229,154
12

Other Funds Relying on Tax Levy Dollars
EDA Fund – No levy included.
Equipment/Building Replacement Fund – Proposed tax levy to increase by
$63,500 to $163,500 to account for Reserve Study projected costs.
PIR Fund – The City will not receive Local Government Aid (LGA) in 2027.
Proposed tax levy to remain the same at $430,000, which supports street
projects into the near future. Park projects require additional funding.
Public Safety Capital Fund – Utilize $120,000 of the Franchise Fees to
support this fund. No tax levy needed.

13

City-Wide Tax Levy Assumptions
TOTAL GENERAL FUND LEVY IMPACT

1,229,154

18.13%

PIR Fund
EDA Fund
Equipment/Bldg Replacement
Public Safety
Total Capital Fund Levy Impacts

63,500
(312,000)
(248,500)

-3.66%

TOTAL GENERAL & CAPITAL FUND LEVY IMPACT

980,654

14.46%

14

Effect on Median Value Home
(City Tax only) 10.0% Increase
Value of
Property for
Pay 2026
$ 180,000
$ 270,000
$ 496,400
$ 525,000
$ 575,000
$ 650,000

Value of
Property for
Pay 2027
$ 180,200
$ 270,300
$ 496,900
$ 525,500
$ 575,600
$ 650,700

Taxable
Value for
Pay 2027
$
149,900
$
248,100
$
495,100
$
525,500
$
575,600
$
650,700

CITY TAX
Pay 2026
$
456
$
755
$
1,507
$
1,619
$
1,809
$
2,095

Pay 2027
$ 469
$ 777
$ 1,551
$ 1,666
$ 1,862
$ 2,156

$
%
CHANGE CHANGE
$
14
3.0%
$
22
3.0%
$
44
2.9%
$
47
2.9%
$
53
2.9%
$
61
2.9%

15

Effect on Median Value Home
(City Tax only) 13.0% Increase
Value of
Property for
Pay 2026
$ 180,000
$ 270,000
$ 496,400
$ 525,000
$ 575,000
$ 650,000

Value of
Property for
Pay 2027
$ 180,200
$ 270,300
$ 496,900
$ 525,500
$ 575,600
$ 650,700

Taxable
Value for
Pay 2027
$
149,900
$
248,100
$
495,100
$
525,500
$
575,600
$
650,700

CITY TAX
Pay 2026
$
456
$
755
$
1,507
$
1,619
$
1,809
$
2,095

Pay 2027
$ 483
$ 800
$ 1,596
$ 1,715
$ 1,917
$ 2,219

$
%
CHANGE CHANGE
$
27
6.0%
$
45
6.0%
$
90
5.9%
$
96
5.9%
$
108
5.9%
$
125
5.9%

16

Effect on Median Value Home
(City Tax only) 14.46% Increase
Value of
Property for
Pay 2026
$ 180,000
$ 270,000
$ 496,400
$ 525,000
$ 575,000
$ 650,000

Value of
Property for
Pay 2027
$ 180,200
$ 270,300
$ 496,900
$ 525,500
$ 575,600
$ 650,700

Taxable
Value for
Pay 2027
$
149,900
$
248,100
$
495,100
$
525,500
$
575,600
$
650,700

CITY TAX
Pay 2026
$
456
$
755
$
1,507
$
1,619
$
1,809
$
2,095

Pay 2027
$ 490
$ 811
$ 1,618
$ 1,738
$ 1,943
$ 2,250

$
%
CHANGE CHANGE
$
34
7.5%
$
56
7.5%
$
112
7.4%
$
120
7.4%
$
134
7.4%
$
155
7.4%

17

City Tax Rate
The 2026 City Tax Rate is 30.467%.
The estimated 2027 City Tax Rate calculated at different tax levy increases:
City Levy

City Tax Rate

10.00%

31.318%

13.00%

32.238%

14.46%

32.685%

18

Budgeted vs Actual Activity
Original Operating Transfers
Year Budget
Activity
Out
2017
2018
2019
2020*
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025*
2026

(195,955)
(237,225)
(186,970)
(121,590)
(90,720)
(140,000)
(160,760)
(182,070)
(122,009)
-

694,505
101,055
235,217
642,918
337,316
298,955
10,641
115,026
901,348
-

(400,000)
(360,000)
(478,000)
(548,000)
(102,540)
(171,140)
-

Net Chg in
Fund Balance
694,505
(298,945)
(124,783)
164,918
(210,684)
196,415
(160,499)
115,026
901,348
-

*2020 Operating Activity includes CARES Act revenue of $459,614.
*2025 Operating Activity includes additional building permit revenue.

19

Council Feedback
• Current wage and benefit assumptions include a 3% COLA, 15% health insurance,
and 4% dental insurance increases. Should any of these assumptions be changed?
• This preliminary budget does not include any significant building projects for 2027.
Should a building project be added?
• Are there other assumptions or changes staff should incorporate?
• This preliminary budget contains a 14.46% levy increase. Is another work session
needed to further discuss the preliminary levy increase?

20

$WWDFKPHQW&
2024
Actual

2025
Actual

6/30/2026
YTD

2026
Budget

2027
Budget

$ Increase
(Decrease)

REVENUES
Taxes
Special assessments
Licenses and permits
Intergovernmental
Charges for services
Fines & forfeits
Investment earnings
Miscellaneous
Transfers In

$ 4,622,581
448,587
116,870
504,134
27,298
163,638
9,247
-

$ 5,201,279
962,258
134,054
639,948
27,610
264,255
57,211
-

$ 2,418,741
321,273
67,243
229,356
14,337
11,437
35,061
-

$ 5,892,322
574,150
165,379
470,251
24,225
50,000
13,330
165,000

$ 7,074,698
564,570
206,930
449,190
26,530
50,000
15,750
-

$ 1,182,376
(9,580)
41,551
(21,061)
2,305
2,420
(165,000)

TOTAL REVENUES

$ 5,892,355

$ 7,286,615

$ 3,097,449

$ 7,354,657

$ 8,387,668

$ 1,033,011

14.0%

$

$

$

$

$

$

317
35,469
19,354
9,687
3,790
169,630
4,608
247,792
14,920
383,221
160
35,050
91,126
20,552
57,335
-

0.4%
6.8%
53.9%
4.3%
2.7%
51.8%
1.8%
12.4%
17.3%
36.0%
1.7%
8.2%
9.7%
5.4%
7.5%
0.0%
14.9%

GENERAL FUND

EXPENDITURES
Mayor & Council
Administration
Elections
Finance
TCAAP
Planning & Zoning
Government Buildings
Police
Dispatch
Fire
Emergency Management
Protective Inspections
Street Maintenance
Recreation
Park Maintenance
Transfers out
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE

80,035
507,785
32,141
163,075
119,702
307,494
224,822
1,583,188
70,394
833,933
5,134
331,654
716,138
195,101
556,736
50,000

91,970
471,814
34,285
198,924
78,267
257,497
247,307
1,927,657
42,913
892,173
7,414
338,413
723,305
295,159
728,167
50,000

51,744
269,722
19,154
139,934
35,320
139,526
119,770
831,305
532,776
3,688
159,230
321,082
143,266
301,254
-

85,743
524,881
35,906
225,193
139,170
327,410
250,032
1,994,763
86,350
1,065,552
9,270
428,700
943,854
378,008
759,825
100,000

86,060
560,350
55,260
234,880
142,960
497,040
254,640
2,242,555
101,270
1,448,773
9,430
463,750
1,034,980
398,560
817,160
100,000

$ 5,777,329

$ 6,385,267

$ 3,067,769

$ 7,354,657

$ 8,447,668

$ 1,093,011

$

$

$

$

$

$

115,025

901,348

29,679

1

-

(60,000)

(60,000)

% Increase
(Decrease)

20.1%
N/A
-1.7%
25.1%
-4.5%
9.5%
0.0%
18.2%
-100.0%

N/A

2027 BUDGET - GENERAL FUND - SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES - DETAIL BY FUNCTION
2024
Actual
Mayor & council
Personnel Expenses
Supplies and Materials
Other Services and Charges

$

$
Administration
Personnel Expenses
Supplies and Materials
Other Services and Charges

$

$
Elections
Supplies and Materials
Other Services and Charges

$
$

Finance
Personnel Expenses
Supplies and Materials
Other Services and Charges

$

Police
Other Services and Charges
Dispatch
Other Services and Charges

266,024
241,761
507,785

$

32,141
32,141

$

$

$

$

36,677
83,025
119,702

$

228,094
79,400
307,494

$

$

$

34,834
8,045
181,943
224,822

$
$

1,583,188
1,583,188

$
$

$

$

$
Government Buildings
Personnel Expenses
Supplies and Materials
Other Services and Charges

$

$

$
Planning & Zoning
Personnel Expenses
Supplies and Materials
Other Services and Charges

37,139
259
42,636
80,035

76,769
9,815
76,491
163,075

$
TCAAP
Personnel Expenses
Supplies and Materials
Other Services and Charges

2025
Actual

$

$

$

$

$

40,969
51,001
91,970

2026
Budget
$

$

284,754
25
187,035
471,814

$

34,285
34,285

$

102,542
12,375
84,006
198,924

$

$
$

$

40,212
38,055
78,267

$

193,061
1,092
63,344
257,497

$

41,180
11,614
194,513
247,307

$

$

$

$

2027
Proposed

41,070
44,673
85,743

$

311,465
213,416
524,881

$

35,906
35,906

$

$

$

$

112,800
12,000
100,393
225,193

$

59,170
80,000
139,170

$

295,840
31,570
327,410

$

43,303
9,180
197,549
250,032

$

$

$

$

$

$ Increase
(Decrease)

41,190
44,870
86,060

$

335,170
100
225,080
560,350

$

55,260
55,260

$

117,250
11,230
106,400
234,880

$

$

$
$

$

120
197
317

0.3%
0.0%
0.4%
0.4%

23,705
100
11,664
35,469

7.6%
0.0%
5.5%
6.8%

19,354
19,354

0.0%
53.9%
53.9%

4,450
(770)
6,007
9,687

3.9%
-6.4%
6.0%
4.3%

3,790
3,790

6.4%
0.0%
0.0%
2.7%

30,410
139,220
169,630

10.3%
0.0%
441.0%
51.8%
0.0%
15.6%
1.6%
1.8%

62,960
80,000
142,960

$

326,250
170,790
497,040

$

43,320
10,610
200,710
254,640

$

$

17
1,430
3,161
4,608

$

$

% Increase
(Decrease)

$ 1,927,657
$ 1,927,657

$ 1,994,763
$ 1,994,763

$ 2,242,555
$ 2,242,555

$
$

247,792
247,792

12.4%
12.4%

70,394
70,394

$
$

42,913
42,913

$
$

$
$

101,270
101,270

$
$

14,920
14,920

17.3%
17.3%

$
$

833,933
833,933

$
$

892,173
892,173

$ 1,065,552
$ 1,065,552

$ 1,448,773
$ 1,448,773

$
$

383,221
383,221

36.0%
36.0%

$

4,322
811
5,134

$

6,229
1,186
7,414

$

7,620
1,650
9,270

$

7,780
1,650
9,430

$

160
160

2.1%
0.0%
0.0%
1.7%

281,612
1,226
48,816
331,654

$

270,034
369
68,011
338,413

$

350,240
1,250
77,210
428,700

$

371,460
1,250
91,040
463,750

$

21,220
13,830
35,050

6.1%
0.0%
17.9%
8.2%

415,041
32,684
275,581
723,305

$

447,934
74,000
421,920
943,854

$

466,390
82,000
486,590
$ 1,034,980

$

18,456
8,000
64,670
91,126

4.1%
10.8%
15.3%
9.7%

243,020
15,114
37,026
2
295,159

$

299,640
22,680
55,688
378,008

$

$

18,740
500
1,312
20,552

6.3%
2.2%
2.4%
5.4%

86,350
86,350

Fire
Other Services and Charges
Emergency Management
Personnel Expenses
Supplies and Materials
Other Services and Charges

$
Protective Inspections
Personnel Expenses
Supplies and Materials
Other Services and Charges

$

$
Street Maintenance
Personnel Expenses
Supplies and Materials
Other Services and Charges

$

$
Recreation
Personnel Expenses
Supplies and Materials
Other Services and Charges

$

$

$

$

363,274
26,243
326,621
716,138

$

141,167
17,172
36,762
195,101

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

318,380
23,180
57,000
398,560

$

$

$

$

2024
Actual
Park Maintenance
Personnel Expenses
Supplies and Materials
Other Services and Charges

2025
Actual
$

$

379,390
56,038
121,308
556,736

Transfers Out

$

50,000

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

$

5,777,329

$

2026
Budget
$

$

478,922
56,445
192,799
728,167

$

50,000

$ 6,385,267

3

2027
Proposed
$

$

513,635
69,500
176,690
759,825

$

100,000

$ 7,354,657

$ Increase
(Decrease)
$

$

541,190
74,250
201,720
817,160

$

100,000

$ 8,447,668

% Increase
(Decrease)

$

27,555
4,750
25,030
57,335

5.4%
6.8%
14.2%
7.5%

$

-

0.0%

$ 1,093,011

14.9%

CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA

GENERAL GOVERNMENT SUMMARY
EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS

2025
ACTUAL
$
91,970
471,814
34,285
198,924
78,267
257,497
247,307
1,380,065

2026
ORIGINAL
BUDGET
$
85,743
524,881
35,906
225,193
139,170
327,410
250,032
1,588,335

2027
BUDGET
$
86,060
560,350
55,260
234,880
142,960
497,040
254,640
1,831,190

PERCENT
OVER(UNDER)
2026 BUDGET
0.4%
6.8%
53.9%
4.3%
2.7%
51.8%
1.8%
15.3%

Total By Classification
Personnel Services
Commodities
Contractual Services
Capital Outlay
Other Charges
Totals

679,537
18,118
737,398
0
0
1,435,052

702,719
25,106
652,240
0
0
1,380,065

863,648
21,180
703,507
0
0
1,588,335

926,140
21,940
883,110
0
0
1,831,190

7.2%
3.6%
25.5%
N/A
N/A
15.3%

Staffing
Full-time equivalents

4.48

4.45

5.22

5.23

ACTUAL
2025

BUDGET
ORIGINAL
2026

BUDGET
2027

Thousands

Total By Program
City Council
City Administration
Elections
Finance
TCAAP
Planning & Zoning
Government Buildings
Totals

2024
ACTUAL
$
80,035
507,785
32,141
163,075
119,702
307,494
224,822
1,435,052

Expenditures

2,000
1,800
1,600
1,400
1,200
1,000
800
600
400
200
0

ACTUAL
2024

4

CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA

Function:
Activity:

2027 BUDGET

General Government
Mayor & Council

Fund # :
Activity # :

101
41100

Activity Scope
The Mayor and City Council are responsible for the formulation of policy and the passage of laws governing the
City of Arden Hills. Members participate in various committees, as well as direct staff, through the City
Administrator, as to their overall goals for the City. This department provides for Mayor and Council
compensation, Council meetings and work sessions, management consultants and memberships. When
applicable, participation in NYFS is included in this budget, as is funding for the City Council Retreat Facilitator.

Objectives
1. Adopt policies and ordinances consistent with Council's position on growth, zoning and financial strategy.
2. Continue to work on the redevelopment of the TCAAP property.

Issues
Creating funding sources to build reserve balances to fund future capital improvements while maintaining current
City services.
Budget Commentary
In 2027, the Mayor and Council budget is proposed to increase by 0.4% or $317.

2024
ACTUAL

Budget Summary

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BUDGET

2027
BUDGET

Personnel Services
Commodities
Contractual Services

$

37,139
259
42,636

$

40,969
51,001

$

41,070
44,673

$

41,190
44,870

Total

$

80,035

$

91,970

$

85,743

$

86,060

Percent Change
NYFS amount included above

23,304

14.9%

(-6.8%)

0.4%

24,119

24,698

25,513

Expenditures by Classification

48%

Personnel Services

Commodities

52%

Contractual Services

5

CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA

Function:
Activity:

2027 BUDGET

General Government
Administration

101
41300

Fund # :
Activity # :

Activity Scope
City Administration provides the overall direction of the City, as determined by the City Council. The City
Administrator serves as Chief Administrative Officer for the City, ensuring that laws, ordinances, and resolutions of
the City Council are enforced and implemented. The Administration Department is responsible for administering
Council policies, coordinating Council agendas, and providing support to other functional areas within the City.

Objectives
1. Assist City Council in setting policies and procedures in accordance with Council's position.
2. Provide direction and leadership on major city projects, budget management, oversee performance evaluations
and long-range planning.
Issues
1. Long-range planning to maintain current City services while creating funding sources for reserves.
2. Long-range comprehensive TCAAP planning.
Budget Commentary
The 2027 Administration budget is increasing by 6.8% over 2026. The change in personnel services is due to
step, COLA, and insurance benefit changes. The increase in contractual services is primarily due to an increase
in legal fees and tuition reimbursement.

2024
ACTUAL

Budget Summary

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BUDGET

2027
BUDGET

Personnel Services
Commodities
Contractual Services

$

266,024
241,761

$

284,754
25
187,035

$

311,465
213,416

$

335,170
100
225,080

Total

$

507,785

$

471,814

$

524,881

$

560,350

Percent Change
Full-Time Equivalent positions

1.79

(-7.1%)

11.2%

6.8%

1.87

2.09

2.04

Expenditures by Classification

40%

Personnel Services

Commodities

Contractual Services
60%

6

CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA

Function:
Activity:

2027 BUDGET

General Government
Elections

Fund # :
Activity # :

101
41410

Activity Scope
This department covers the cost of administering all Federal, State and Municipal elections. This includes the
preparation of any and all absentee ballots, organizing the polling places, election judges, and vote tabulations.
The City contracts with Ramsey County for all the required election services.
Objectives
Stay current on election laws.
Issues
Stay current on election laws.
Budget Commentary
The Elections budget has a 53.9% or $19,354 increase for FY27. It projects an additional $15,000 for the first
payment on new election equipment.
2024
ACTUAL

Budget Summary

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BUDGET

2027
BUDGET

Personnel Services
Commodities
Contractual Services

$

32,141

$

34,285

$

35,906

$

55,260

Total

$

32,141

$

34,285

$

35,906

$

55,260

Percent Change

6.7%

4.7%

53.9%

Expenditures by Classification

Personnel Services

Commodities

Contractual Services

100%

7

CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA

Function:
Activity:

2027 BUDGET

General Government
Finance

101
41500

Fund # :
Activity # :

Activity Scope
Conducts the financial affairs of the City in accordance with the Government Accounting Standards Board
(GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This includes protecting the assets of the City,
the initiation of financial plans, investment and debt management, review and implementation of internal
controls, and accounting for financial transactions including accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.

Objectives
1. Continue working to refine the financial management plan for the City.
2. Continue to produce an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and reports for the public (Popular
Annual Finance Report - PAFR) that receive the GFOA's award for excellence in reporting.
3. Provide meaningful and timely financial reports and information to Council, Commissions and other City
Departments.
Issues
1. Implement improved reporting procedures to inform Council, Commissions and Departments.
2. Work with other Departments to find ways to reduce costs of City operations.
3. Analyze and implement ways to reduce transaction processing and costs.
Budget Commentary
This budget increased by 4.3% in 2027 or $9,687. The increase in personnel services is due to step, COLA,
and insurance benefit increases. Technology costs are also increasing.

2024
ACTUAL

Budget Summary

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BUDGET

2027
BUDGET

Personnel Services
Commodities
Contractual Services

$

76,769
9,815
76,491

$

102,542
12,375
84,006

$

112,800
12,000
100,393

$

117,250
11,230
106,400

Total

$

163,075

$

198,924

$

225,193

$

234,880

Percent Change
Full-Time Equivalent positions

0.59

22.0%

13.2%

4.3%

0.75

0.76

0.76

Expenditures by Classification

Personnel Services
50%
45%

Commodities

Contractual Services

5%

8

CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA

Function:
Activity:

2027 BUDGET

General Government
TCAAP

Fund # :
Activity # :

101
41600

Activity Scope
This department was established to account for revenue and expenditure activity related to the City’s
comprehensive re-use planning at the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) site.
Objectives
1. Coordination of TCAAP redevelopment planning activities while continuing to meet the needs of the City of
Arden Hills.
2. Work with Ramsey County through the Joint Development Authority (JDA).
Issues
1. Economic conditions.
2. Coordinating with multiple entities/players.
Budget Commentary
Ramsey County purchased the property and established a Joint Development Authority (JDA) with the City.
Placeholders for consultant costs have been included, and staff time has been allocated for City Administration,
Community Development, and Public Works as they act as the City’s support staff to this Authority. The 2027
budget shows an increase of 2.7% or $3,790.
2024
ACTUAL

Budget Summary

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BUDGET

2027
BUDGET

Personnel Services
Commodities
Contractual Services

$

36,677
83,025

$

40,212
38,055

$

59,170
80,000

$

62,960
80,000

Total

$

119,702

$

78,267

$

139,170

$

142,960

Percent Change
Full-Time Equivalent positions

0.20

(-34.6%)

77.8%

2.7%

0.18

0.26

0.26

Expenditures by Classification

Personnel Services

Commodities
44%

Contractual Services
56%

9

CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA

Function:
Activity:

2027 BUDGET

General Government
Planning & Zoning

101
41910

Fund # :
Activity # :

Activity Scope
Responsible for all planning and zoning related functions of the City. Activities administered by this department
include requests for variances, subdivisions, re-zonings, zoning code amendments, signs, conditional use
permits, compliance with City Ordinances and other land use issues. The Planners work closely with Protective
Inspections, Code Enforcement, and Community Development.
The Planning Commission, consisting of seven members appointed annually by the City Council, meets monthly
to review the above requests and to make recommendations to the City Council in an advisory capacity.

Objectives
1. Continue to work on Rental Housing registrations.
2. Continue improvements of the City's planning process.
Issues
1. Rental Housing registrations.
2. Refine Building Permit process.
3. Research and refine an Administrative Fines process.
Budget Commentary
The budget for 2027 is an increase of 51.8% over the 2026 budget, primarily driven by the one-time Comp Plan
update of $120K.
2024
ACTUAL

Budget Summary

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BUDGET

2027
BUDGET

Personnel Services
Commodities
Contractual Services

$

228,094
79,400

$

193,061
1,092
63,344

$

295,840
31,570

$

326,250
170,790

Total

$

307,494

$

257,497

$

327,410

$

497,040

Percent Change
Full-Time Equivalent positions

1.66

(-16.3%)

27.2%

51.8%

1.41

1.85

1.90

Expenditures by Classification

34%

Personnel Services

Commodities

Contractual Services

66%

10

CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA

Function:
Activity:

2027 BUDGET

General Government
Government Buildings

Fund # :
Activity # :

101
41940

Activity Scope
This department captures all of the operation/maintenance related costs for the City Hall and Government Building
facilities.
The City entered into a contract with Ramsey County for a joint maintenance facility located just west of City Hall
off County Road 96 on Paul Kirkwold Drive. The new facility was completed and occupied as of October 2004.
45% of the City’s portion of the Ramsey County maintenance facility is charged to this budget.

Objectives
Maintain a reputable facility to house meetings and staff.
Issues
Normal maintenance and repair issues as the building (City Hall) has now been in operation since 2002.
Budget Commentary
The 2027 budget is an increase of 1.8% from the previous year’s budget primarily due to anticipated rent increase
for the Public Works maintenance facility.
2024
ACTUAL

Budget Summary

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BUDGET

2027
BUDGET

Personnel Services
Commodities
Contractual Services

$

34,834
8,045
181,943

$

41,180
11,614
194,513

$

43,303
9,180
197,549

$

43,320
10,610
200,710

Total

$

224,822

$

247,307

$

250,032

$

254,640

Percent Change
Full-Time Equivalent positions

0.25

10.0%

1.1%

1.8%

0.24

0.26

0.26

Expenditures by Classification
17%

4%

Personnel Services

Commodities

Contractual Services

79%

11

CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA

PUBLIC SAFETY SUMMARY
EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS

2024
ACTUAL
$ 1,583,188
70,394
833,933
5,134
331,654
2,824,302

2025
ACTUAL
$ 1,927,657
42,913
892,173
7,414
338,413
3,208,571

2026
ORIGINAL
BUDGET
$ 1,994,763
86,350
1,065,552
9,270
428,700
3,584,635

2027
BUDGET
$ 2,242,555
101,270
1,448,773
9,430
463,750
4,265,778

PERCENT
OVER(UNDER)
2026 BUDGET
12.4%
17.3%
36.0%
1.7%
8.2%
19.0%

Total By Classification
Personnel Services
Commodities
Contractual Services
Capital Outlay
Other Charges
Totals

285,935
1,584,414
953,954
0
0
2,824,302

276,263
1,928,026
1,004,283
0
0
3,208,571

357,860
1,996,013
1,230,762
0
0
3,584,635

379,240
2,243,805
1,642,733
0
0
4,265,778

6.0%
12.4%
33.5%
N/A
N/A
19.0%

Staffing
Full-time equivalents

2.59

2.30

2.77

2.77

ACTUAL
2024

ACTUAL
2025

BUDGET
ORIGINAL
2026

Thousands

Total By Program
Police
Dispatch
Fire
Emergency Management
Protective Inspections
Totals

Expenditures

4,500
4,000
3,500
3,000
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0

12

BUDGET
2027

CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA

Function:
Activity:

2027 BUDGET

Public Safety
Police

Fund # :
Activity # :

101
42100

Activity Scope
Law Enforcement services for Arden Hills are provided on a contractual basis with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s
Department. Animal control services are included in this budget.
Objectives
Continue contracting for law enforcement and animal control services.
Issues
1. Resident concerns over police coverage and visibility.
2. Response times.
Budget Commentary
Arden Hills' portion of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Contracting Communities 2027 budget increased 12.4% or
$247,792 over 2026. Animal control costs and boarding are included within this budget.
2024
ACTUAL

Budget Summary

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BUDGET

2027
BUDGET

Personnel Services
Commodities
Contractual Services

$

1,583,188

$

1,927,657

$

1,994,763

$

2,242,555

Total

$

1,583,188

$

1,927,657

$

1,994,763

$

2,242,555

Percent Change

21.8%

3.5%

12.4%

Expenditures by Classification

Personnel Services

Commodities

Contractual Services

100%

13

CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA

Function:
Activity:

2027 BUDGET

Public Safety
Dispatch

Fund # :
Activity # :

101
42150

Activity Scope
Emergency dispatch services are provided by Ramsey County.
Objectives
Continue contracting dispatch services.
Issues
Continue to maintain service levels at a reasonable cost.
Budget Commentary
Arden Hills' portion of the Ramsey County 911 Dispatch Department operating budget increased by 17.3%.

2024
ACTUAL

Budget Summary

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BUDGET

2027
BUDGET

Personnel Services
Commodities
Contractual Services

$

70,394

$

42,913

$

86,350

$

101,270

Total

$

70,394

$

42,913

$

86,350

$

101,270

Percent Change

(-39.0%)

101.2%

17.3%

Expenditures by Classification

Personnel Services

Commodities

Contractual Services

100%

14

CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA

Function:
Activity:

2027 BUDGET

Public Safety
Fire

Fund # :
Activity # :

101
42200

Activity Scope
Fire protection for Arden Hills is provided by the Lake Johanna Fire Department on a contractual basis. Lake
Johanna Fire Department presently provides services to the cities of Arden Hills, Shoreview, and North Oaks.
Arden Hills pays a percentage of operating and capital costs based on a formula approved by the Lake Johanna
Fire Department and Arden Hills City Council.
Objectives
Continue contracting for fire protection services.
Issues
Continue to maintain service levels at a reasonable cost.
Budget Commentary
Arden Hills’ portion of the Lake Johanna Fire Department operating budget increased 36.0%. This budget reflects
increases to operating costs.
2024
ACTUAL

Budget Summary

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BUDGET

2027
BUDGET

Personnel Services
Commodities
Contractual Services

$

833,933

$

892,173

$

1,065,552

$

1,448,773

Total

$

833,933

$

892,173

$

1,065,552

$

1,448,773

Percent Change

7.0%

19.4%

36.0%

Expenditures by Classification

Personnel Services

Commodities

Contractual Services

100%

15

CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA

Function:
Activity:

2027 BUDGET

Public Safety
Emergency Management

Fund # :
Activity # :

101
42300

Activity Scope
Emergency Management coordination for the City is required by the Federal Government. This department works
closely with Ramsey County Department of Homeland Security, as well as the Ramsey County Sheriff and Lake
Johanna Fire Department. The City contracts with a consultant to provide these services.

Objectives
1. Update City's Emergency Response Policy and Procedures.
2. Train staff in emergency management procedures.
Issues
Coordinate with Ramsey County’s emergency response procedures and policies.
Budget Commentary
The 2027 budget is an increase of 1.7% from the 2026 budget or $160.
2024
ACTUAL

Budget Summary

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BUDGET

2027
BUDGET

Personnel Services
Commodities
Contractual Services

$

4,322
811

$

6,229
1,186

$

7,620
1,650

$

7,780
1,650

Total

$

5,134

$

7,414

$

9,270

$

9,430

Percent Change
Full-Time Equivalent positions

0.01

44.4%

25.0%

1.7%

0.02

0.03

0.03

Expenditures by Classification
17%

Personnel Services

Commodities

Contractual Services

83%

16

CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA

Function:
Activity:

2027 BUDGET

Public Safety
Protective Inspections

Fund # :
Activity # :

101
42400

Activity Scope
This department is responsible for all building construction, plumbing, sewer, water and mechanical inspections
within the City. Electrical inspections are contracted with an independent inspection firm. This department is also
responsible for enforcement of the Zoning Code and other sections of the City Code of Ordinances.

Objectives
1. Continue implementation of the building codes.
2. Continue to work on Building Permit software to produce Council reports.
Issues
1. Managing and prioritizing department workloads.
2. Keep up with rental license inspections of investor owned residential properties.
3. Continue implementation and design of new Building Permit software and reports.
Budget Commentary
The 2027 operating budget is an increase of 8.2% or $35,050 from the previous year’s budget, driven by
personnel (step, COLA, and insurance benefit increases) and technology.
2024
ACTUAL

Budget Summary

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BUDGET

2027
BUDGET

Personnel Services
Commodities
Contractual Services

$

281,612
1,226
48,816

$

270,034
369
68,011

$

350,240
1,250
77,210

$

371,460
1,250
91,040

Total

$

331,654

$

338,413

$

428,700

$

463,750

Percent Change
Full-Time Equivalent positions

2.58

2.0%

26.7%

8.2%

2.27

2.74

2.74

Expenditures by Classification
20%

Personnel Services

Commodities

Contractual Services

80%

17

CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA

PUBLIC WORKS SUMMARY
EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS

2024
ACTUAL
$
716,138
716,138

2025
ACTUAL
$
723,305
723,305

2026
ORIGINAL
BUDGET
$
943,854
943,854

2027
BUDGET
$ 1,034,980
1,034,980

PERCENT
OVER(UNDER)
2026 BUDGET
9.7%
9.7%

Total By Classification
Personnel Services
Commodities
Contractual Services
Capital Outlay
Other Charges
Totals

363,274
26,243
326,621
0
0
716,138

415,041
32,684
275,581
0
0
723,305

447,934
74,000
421,920
0
0
943,854

466,390
82,000
486,590
0
0
1,034,980

4.1%
10.8%
15.3%
N/A
N/A
9.7%

Staffing
Full-time equivalents

2.45

2.51

2.57

2.57

Thousands

Total By Program
Streets
Totals

Expenditures

1,200
1,000
800
600
400
200
0

ACTUAL
2024

ACTUAL
2025

18

BUDGET
ORIGINAL
2026

BUDGET
2027

CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA

Function:
Activity:

2027 BUDGET

Public Works
Street Maintenance

101
43100

Fund # :
Activity # :

Activity Scope
This department is responsible for maintaining City streets, including snowplowing, minor street repair, street
signs, and street sweeping.
Objectives
1. Maintain street infrastructure utilizing all available techniques including crack sealing, seal coating, patching
and overlays.
2. Recommend a cost effective program for reconstructing/reclaiming street surfaces when maintenance
techniques no longer provide the desired results.
3. Maintain and update equipment and vehicles.
Issues
1. Implement a capital improvement program for City infrastructure.
2. Balance the public works department needs with available funds.
3. Aging equipment.
4. Increased safety regulation for equipment and vehicles.
Budget Commentary
The 2027 operating budget is an increase of $91,126 from the previous year’s budget. Personnel service
increases are due to step, COLA, and insurance benefit increases. An increase of $65K was made to
contractual services for Street Maintenance (sealcoating/resurfacing).

2024
ACTUAL

Budget Summary

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BUDGET

2027
BUDGET

Personnel Services
Commodities
Contractual Services

$

363,274
26,243
326,621

$

415,041
32,684
275,581

$

447,934
74,000
421,920

$

466,390
82,000
486,590

Total

$

716,138

$

723,305

$

943,854

$

1,034,980

Percent Change
Full-Time Equivalent positions

2.45

1.0%

30.5%

9.7%

2.51

2.57

2.57

Expenditures by Classification
47%
45%

Personnel Services

Commodities

Contractual Services

8%

19

CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA

PARKS & RECREATION SUMMARY
EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS

2024
ACTUAL
$
195,101
556,736
751,837

2025
ACTUAL
$
295,159
728,167
1,023,326

2026
ORIGINAL
BUDGET
$
378,008
759,825
1,137,833

2027
BUDGET
$
398,560
817,160
1,215,720

PERCENT
OVER(UNDER)
2026 BUDGET
5.4%
7.5%
6.8%

Total By Classification
Personnel Services
Commodities
Contractual Services
Capital Outlay
Other Charges
Totals

520,557
73,209
158,070
0
0
751,837

721,942
71,560
229,825
0
0
1,023,326

813,275
92,180
232,378
0
0
1,137,833

859,570
97,430
258,720
0
0
1,215,720

5.7%
5.7%
11.3%
N/A
N/A
6.8%

Staffing
Full-time equivalents

4.11

4.96

5.42

5.42

ACTUAL
2024

ACTUAL
2025

Thousands

Total By Program
Recreation
Parks
Totals

Expenditures

1,400
1,200
1,000
800
600
400
200
0

20

BUDGET
ORIGINAL
2026

BUDGET
2027

CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA

Function:
Activity:

2027 BUDGET

Parks and Recreation
Recreation

Fund # :
Activity # :

101
45120

Activity Scope
This department provides all recreational activities to residents of Arden Hills, as well as residents from
neighboring communities.
Objectives
To provide recreational activities to residents of Arden Hills.
Issues
1. Develop senior programming.
2. Budget constraints.
Budget Commentary
The 2027 operating budget is an increase of 5.4% from the previous year’s budget. This is mainly due to step,
COLA, and insurance benefit increases.

2024
ACTUAL

Budget Summary

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BUDGET

2027
BUDGET

Personnel Services
Commodities
Contractual Services

$

141,167
17,172
36,762

$

243,020
15,114
37,026

$

299,640
22,680
55,688

$

318,380
23,180
57,000

Total

$

195,101

$

295,159

$

378,008

$

398,560

Percent Change

51.3%

28.1%

5.4%

Full-Time Equivalent positions

1.10

1.64

1.96

1.96

% of costs covered by revenue

32.7%

19.0%

18.6%

14.8%

Expenditures by Classification
14%

Personnel Services

Commodities
6%

Contractual Services

80%

21

CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA

Function:
Activity:

2027 BUDGET

Parks and Recreation
Park Maintenance

Fund # :
Activity # :

101
45200

Activity Scope
Responsible for maintenance of City parks and trails as well as administration of the diseased tree/forestry
program. This includes maintaining and improving playground and picnic facilities, fertilizing and mowing of grass,
maintaining athletic fields, flooding and maintenance of outdoor ice rinks, snow and ice removal, and tree
preservation within the parks system of the City. These assets of the City are extensively used by the residents,
and improvements must be made to uphold the safety, functionality and beauty the City represents.
Objectives
1. Continue pathway maintenance.
2. Continue implementing City's Comprehensive Park and Trails plan.
Issues
1. Other maintenance concerns coming up and not allowing completion of existing projects.
2. Budget constraints for future and existing projects.
Budget Commentary
The 2027 operating budget is an increase of 7.5% from the previous year’s budget. This is mainly due to step,
COLA, insurance benefit increases, technology and building repairs and maintenance.

2024
ACTUAL

Budget Summary

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BUDGET

2027
BUDGET

Personnel Services
Commodities
Contractual Services

$

379,390
56,038
121,308

$

478,922
56,445
192,799

$

513,635
69,500
176,690

$

541,190
74,250
201,720

Total

$

556,736

$

728,167

$

759,825

$

817,160

Percent Change
Full-Time Equivalent positions

3.01

30.8%

4.3%

7.5%

3.32

3.46

3.46

Expenditures by Classification

Personnel Services
25%

Commodities

Contractual Services
9%

66%

22

CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA

MISCELLANEOUS SUMMARY
EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS

2024
ACTUAL
$
50,000
50,000

2025
ACTUAL
$
50,000
50,000

2026
ORIGINAL
BUDGET
$
100,000
100,000

2027
BUDGET
$
100,000
100,000

PERCENT
OVER(UNDER)
2026 BUDGET
0.0%
0.0%

Total By Classification
Personnel Services
Commodities
Contractual Services
Capital Outlay
Other Charges
Totals

50,000
50,000

50,000
50,000

100,000
100,000

100,000
100,000

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.0%
0.0%

Staffing
Full-time equivalents

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

ACTUAL
2024

ACTUAL
2025

BUDGET
ORIGINAL
2026

Expenditures

Thousands

Total By Program
Unallocated
Totals

200

100

0

23

BUDGET
2027

CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA

Function:
Activity:

2027 BUDGET

Unallocated
Transfers

Fund # :
Activity # :

101
49300

Activity Scope
The transfers to other funds budget is utilized to account for the transfer of general fund revenues to other funds
within the City financial structure.
Objectives
1. To build reserves for capital equipment replacement.
2. To subsidize infrastructure improvements.
Issues
Budget constraints.
Budget Commentary
This budget is used to account for transfers out of the General Fund to other funds of the City. Both the 2024 and
2025 budgets included a transfer to the Cable Fund of $50,000. The 2026 and 2027 budgets include a transfer to
the Cable Fund of $100,000.
2024
ACTUAL

Budget Summary

2025
ACTUAL

2026
BUDGET

2027
BUDGET

Personnel Services
Commodities
Contractual Services
Other Charges

$

50,000

$

50,000

$

100,000

$

100,000

Total

$

50,000

$

50,000

$

100,000

$

100,000

Percent Change

0.0%

100.0%

0.0%

Expenditures by Classification

Personnel Services
Commodities
Contractual Services
Other Charges

100%

24

Legend:
YOY = Year over Year

3,786,942
46.7%

Total Levy
% of Total Levy

5.3%
-1.4%
-5.3%
0.4%
4,691,854
37.7%

Fire Contract
Police contract
911 Dispatch Services
Total Public Safety

YOY % Increase
YOY % Increase
YOY % Increase
YOY % Increase

2018
$ 541,663
1,160,744
65,175
$ 1,767,581

General Fund Budget
% of General Fund Budget

Description
Fire Contract
Police contract
911 Dispatch Services
Total Public Safety

Account Number
101-42200-43130
101-42100-43120
101-42150-43121

City of Arden Hills, MN
10-Year Public Safety Contractual Costs

3,938,420
50.2%

4,991,390
39.6%

5.9%
16.5%
-21.2%
11.9%

2019
$ 573,680
1,352,530
51,369
$ 1,977,578

4,135,340
50.6%

5,018,310
41.7%

8.2%
5.5%
-11.3%
5.9%

2020
$ 620,986
1,426,872
45,578
$ 2,093,437

4,280,080
48.7%

5,212,980
40.0%

5.7%
-3.6%
19.1%
-0.3%

2021
$ 656,401
1,375,571
54,283
$ 2,086,255

4,472,680
49.4%

5,239,510
42.1%

6.1%
5.4%
13.9%
5.8%

2022
$ 696,675
1,449,254
61,808
$ 2,207,737

4,718,680
48.9%

5,530,180
41.8%

7.8%
2.8%
11.2%
4.6%

2023
$ 751,177
1,489,270
68,737
$ 2,309,184

5,310,950
46.8%

6,121,270
40.6%

11.0%
6.2%
2.4%
7.7%

2024
$ 833,933
1,582,238
70,394
$ 2,486,565

6,028,012
47.5%

6,761,279
42.3%

7.0%
21.8%
-39.0%
15.1%

2025
$ 892,173
1,927,082
42,913
$ 2,862,168
$

$

6,781,514
46.4%

7,354,657
42.7%

19.4%
3.4%
101.2%
9.8%

2026
Budget
1,065,552
1,991,763
86,350
3,143,665

7,762,168
48.8%

8,447,668
44.9%

36.0%
12.4%
17.3%
20.5%

2027
Proposed
$
1,448,773
2,239,555
101,270
$
3,789,598

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AGENDA ITEM – 3C

MEMORANDUM
DATE:

September 14, 2026

TO:

Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers

FROM:

Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator

SUBJECT:

Immigration Enforcement Discussion

Budgeted Amount:
N/A

Actual Amount:
N/A

Funding Source:
N/A

Council Should Consider
Council should discuss the topic area below and provide direction to Staff on next steps.
Background
At the February 9th Work Session, the City Council requested a recurring work session agenda item to
allow for discussion on topics related to immigration enforcement. Subsequently at the July 13th Work
Session, Staff received feedback and direction from Council on the draft ordinance language for Use of
City Property. A draft ordinance will be brought forward to the September 28th City Council meeting
for consideration and adoption.
Below is the remaining topic that Council requested be brought back for discussion by the City
Council related to immigration enforcement.
• Sharing of Data and Access to City Buildings Policy
o Based on City Council direction at the March 9th and May 11th Work Sessions, staff will
be preparing a policy that will be brought forward to a future work session for
consideration.
Additionally, Council may discuss any particular topic(s) that should be brought forward under this
agenda item for future discussion.
Budget Impact
N/A
Attachment
N/A
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AGENDA ITEM – 3D

MEMORANDUM
DATE:

September 14, 2026

TO:

Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers

FROM:

Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator

SUBJECT:

Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP Discussion

Budgeted Amount:
N/A

Actual Amount:
N/A

Funding Source:
N/A

For Council Consideration
Council will have the opportunity to comment on any TCAAP related items they so choose.
Background
N/A
Budget Impact
N/A
Attachment
N/A

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AGENDA ITEM – 3E

MEMORANDUM
DATE:

September 14, 2026

TO:

Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers

FROM:

Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator

SUBJECT:

Agenda Planning

Budgeted Amount:
N/A

Actual Amount:
N/A

Funding Source:
N/A

Council Should Consider
Council should discuss its next Work Session agenda.
Background
Per Council’s adopted policy on agenda setting, please find the proposed agenda below for the
upcoming meeting.
September 21st Special Work Session
• 2027 CIP and Operating Budget Discussion
• Zoning Code Updates Discussion
September 28th Work Session
• Communications Plan Assessment Discussion
• Committee/Commission Work Plans
• Immigration Discussion
• Agenda Planning (time sensitive)
• RCC/TCAAP Discussion
October 12th Work Session
• 2050 Comprehensive Plan
• Immigration Discussion
• Agenda Planning (time sensitive)
• RCC/TCAAP Discussion
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Attachment A is the list of topics that have yet to be discussed by Council and the ranking of
priority topics. Staff will begin to work on the higher priority items into upcoming Work Sessions
sooner while putting the lower priority items to later discussions. Please note, this does not reflect
all items at Work Sessions as Staff will have necessary items for discussion, such as, budget
discussions, concept plan reviews, or Public Works projects that need timely direction. Council
may want to discuss whether any items need to be added to this list for future discussion or assign
a future meeting for some of these items. This would need to be done by a majority consensus of
Council.
Below is a running list of things Staff brings forward to Work Session annually, in recent years,
we have shifted away from bringing some items forward unless needed, such as, the Pavement
Management Update from Public Works. Note, these timelines may shift year to year. Most items
discussed at Work Sessions are one-off items that may require multiple meetings but are usually
not recurring.
• January
o Legislative priorities
• February
o None
• March
o Initial guidance on current year Public Works projects
• April
o None
• May
o None
• June
o None
• July
o Capital improvement planning
• August
o Operating budgets
• September
o Operating budget and levy discussion
o Committee/Commission Work Plans
• October
o None
• November
o City-wide budget and fee schedule
o Follow up on next year’s Public Works projects
• December
o Committee and commission appointments
Budget Impact
N/A
Attachment
Attachment A: Council Priorities
Attachment B: Agenda Setting Policy
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Attachment A
Topic for Consideration

Likely Responsible Department

Total

Average

Majority Next Steps

Short-term Rental Ordinance

CD/Admin

15

3.00

Council WS

Rental Licensing Program

CD/Admin

15

3.00

Council WS

Funding for Lake Johanna Boulevard Trail

PW/Fin

9

1.80

Council WS

Climate Action Plan

Admin

9

1.80

Council WS

Code of Conduct

Admin

8

1.60

Council WS

Encroachment Discussion (2025)/Adopt A Spot

PW

8

1.60

Staff Recommendation

Cannabis Discussion

CD/Admin

8

1.60

Council WS

Energy Audit

Admin

7

1.40

Staff Recommendation

Temporary Goats/Buckthorn

Admin

7

1.40

Staff Recommendation

Buy Nothing Day/Clean Up Day

Admin

6

1.20

Staff Recommendation

Community Survey

Admin

6

1.20

Council WS

Committee/Commission Liaison Role Policy

Admin

5

1.00

Council WS

EV Fleet Analysis

PW

5

1.00

Staff Recommendation

Added Items:
Data Center Moratorium
Sponsorship Policy
E-Bike Regulations
Tree Removal Enforcement
Perry Park
Parks System Plan Implementation
Flock Cameras

Attachment B

CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
Agenda Setting Policy
The purpose of this policy is to establish a method for agenda setting that allows for Council to
review and have control over its agendas and decide as a Council how it wants items for
consideration to be brought forward.
For regular worksession agendas:
• Prior to concluding each regularly scheduled worksession, the City Council shall review
its next regularly scheduled worksession agenda and direct Staff on any changes.
• Should an individual Councilmember want to raise an item for discussion at the next
meeting or in the future, they would do so during this review period. The item would
need at least one other Councilmember to agree to having the item considered for future
discussion, and then Council, by majority, would direct to have it placed on a future
agenda or not.
• Staff will have flexibility to add or remove items to the worksession as needed to
maintain operational efficacy.
For regular City Council meeting agendas:
• Agendas will be largely Staff driven based on approvals needed for normal operations.
• Items coming from the City Council shall first be discussed at a worksession and can
direct Staff at said worksession to bring items forward for formal approval if needed.
• In rare instances, if a Councilmember brings forward an item that needs approval prior to
going to a worksession, they may request the City Administrator add the item to the
agenda. The City Administrator shall have the discretion to determine if the issue should
be added or not, but Councilmembers will make every effort to having the item first
discussed at a worksession.
Special meetings and emergency meetings:
• Special meetings and emergency meetings may still be called at the discretion of the
Mayor or any two Councilmembers, and the members calling the meeting shall set the
agenda.