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July 22, 2025 Saint Anthony Council Work Session - 5 Mayor Pro Tem Jenson asked how many parking spaces would be consumed with charging, and Ms. Saulog stated that it is part of a later discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Jenson asked if owners in the Shops of St. Anthony have been contacted. There is always a lot of open parking in that area. He suggested they be contacted. He likes the idea as the City could make some money. He would be in favor of doing something. Councilmember Doolan noted that we are limited in parking spaces at Central Park. It would be highly desirable to charge while watching a game. The chargers at Target stores have been full recently. It would be nice if those chargers directed users to the City’s chargers. Mr. Grittman reviewed the multi-family EV charging ordinance (Transportation focus area). EV charging ordinance – Since the City Council’s November 2024 work session on this topic, draft language for an EV charging ordinance has been developed. It has been discussed by both the Parks & Environmental Commission and the Planning Commission. Staff requests the Council review and provide feedback on the draft ordinance language, in preparation for three ordinance readings and a vote considering approval at a future regular meeting. This ordinance would apply primarily to new developments and parking facilities for those developments. A certain level of charging is needed, depending on the total number of parking spaces. This includes both residential and non-residential developments. The Code, as written, would also apply to owners doing major renovations on their property parking lots. This is consistent with the New Brighton and Roseville models. Some deferrals are included. The PEC reviewed this along with the Planning Commission. They could not arrive at a consensus on how the ordinance should be written. Mayor Webster noted that in looking at the thresholds, she owns an EV and they have a level 2 charger at their home. She suggested that Level 2 chargers be used in residential developments. Councilmember Elnagdy asked if we did not mandate the installation of EV chargers in non-residential areas, and then installed chargers on City-owned properties, would that give the City the monopoly? Mr. Grittman stated that it would not prohibit those facilities from having EV chargers if they desired them. The City would not have a monopoly, as another facility may install chargers. Councilmember Randle stated, If we mandate something that will take revenue away from the City, why would we want competition. Councilmember Doolan stated this has not been done before, and we do not have businesses to do this unless they are preparing for the future. Mandating it may be a stretch, but it would be good practice. Councilmember Randle stated it would make more sense to educate them rather than mandate. Councilmember Doolan stated that a Level 1 charger does not make sense. She would like to see a mandate for residential projects. Mayor Pro Tem Jenson stated that people will only want to use high-speed charging. The technology is on the horizon. Councilmember Doolan stated that Level 2 is fine in homes. She suggested Level 2 would be needed in multi-family developments. 7