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July 22, 2025 Saint Anthony Council Work Session - 4 process. We don’t want the City to take on the burden of offering an incentive. There may be other ways to simplify the process. She asked how a bulk purchase could be facilitated. Ms. Saulog stated that it is something that could be explored. Mayor Webster stated Hennepin County is doing a bulk-buy program, and they have some partnerships with solar companies to bid on the project. This would be more of a cost savings for Hennepin County residents. Consider adopting a policy on publicly facing charging infrastructure. Determine the most effective locations for EV charging stations at public facilities in SAV. (Transportation focus area). Public-facing EV charging infrastructure – This is part of a multi-faceted approach to Climate Plan actions regarding electric vehicle accessibility and infrastructure. Staff discussions determined the City Hall and Community Center location to be the best-equipped city facility to host an EV charging station for public charging. Other options that were considered included parks and both commercial areas, but these locations need further coordination and evaluation. Staff recommends that no action is needed and recommends that Council support the inclusion of EV charging infrastructure in future infrastructure plans for City Hall and potentially other locations within the City. The council is requested to consider adopting a policy encouraging or requiring new multi-use developments to install EV infrastructure. Councilmember Elnagdy noted that parking at City Hall is at a premium when sports are going on. Councilmember Randle stated that he has an issue with having the EV charging on City-owned properties; we should have EV stations for city vehicles. He believes that if someone can afford a Tesla, they can afford to have a charging station at their home. We should not be providing EV stations for personal use. Councilmember Doolan stated she has heard some Commissioners state the same thing. She knows there are opportunities to raise money from these stations. She drives her EV a lot, especially out of town, and she stops and charges her vehicle at EV stations. Revenue can be earned by City-owned chargers. New Brighton has at least 9 public charging stations. It would be a financial benefit to have them in the 2 shopping areas. Mayor Webster stated that the Planning Commission discussed that when there are charging stations outside retail stores, customers spend more money while waiting for their cars to charge. She likes the idea of having chargers outside the municipal liquor stores. This could be viewed as a win-win. Councilmember Elnagdy asked Councilmember Doolan about the cost of charging her car, and Councilmember Doolan stated that the cost varies. The cost of a charge in Minnesota is less than in North Dakota or Montana. She estimated it to be $8-$9. Councilmember Elnagdy asked Ms. Saulog why she didn’t want chargers near the shopping centers. Ms. Saulog stated that it is not that they don’t like the shopping centers, and that is still being researched. She stated the City owns the buildings for the liquor stores, but not the parking lots. There would need to be infrastructure installed and wiring. Ms. Morello stated that Staff will keep their eyes out for opportunities at these buildings. 6