Minutes - Council Work Session - 09/09/2025

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land held for resale, and as land sales were made, it decreased the $12,000,000. She noted that this revenue represents the balance remaining in this account. Councilmember Riley asked what had changed between their last conversation and now in terms of the cash flow for the HRA fund. Finance Director Lund explained that she included 2029 through 2032 for capital requests. City Administrator Hagen added that every year they look at a ten-year CIP and approve a specific CIP per year based on what there is room for in the budget. He noted that this ten-year plan is ever- changing. Councilmember Riley said he is glad to see how they plan on paying for these capital items over the next several years. Finance Director Lund shared that Andover has the lowest levy increase in Anoka County. She stated they are using $500,000 of their fund balance to keep this low. She noted that Lino Lakes has the largest levy increase in Anoka County, and its increase is mainly due to staffing changes. The consensus of the Council was supportive of the final 2026 budget and levy and directed Staff to bring back the budget for preliminary approval at the next Council meeting. 2.03: Discuss Pending Vacancy on the EDA Administrative Services Director Lasher reviewed the Staff report concerning the vacancy on the EDA due to William MacLennan’s resignation. She shared the suggestion of giving the seat to Nichole Bauer, who had been previously considered to serve on the EDA. Councilmember Stewart noted that they will be going through the recruitment process for Boards and Commissions again in the next six months. She asked if there is a need to fill this vacancy before the next recruiting process starts. Mayor Heineman shared that Ms. Bauer's experience with the Chamber of Commerce would be great to have on the EDA, and he would also like to respect Mr. MacLennan's desire to resign. The consensus of the Council was supportive of appointing Nichole Bauer to the vacant EDA seat. Recess and Reconvene The meeting recessed at 6:54 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:27 p.m. 2.04: Deliberate on Civil Legal Services Attorney Interviews City Administrator Hagen started the discussion on the six interviewed legal firms for civil legal services. City Council Work Session / September 9, 2025 Page 2 of 5