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October 14, 2025 St. Anthony Council Work Session - 5 Councilmember Elnagdy stated the cost savings are high with the bulb-only replacement and asked if the ballast replacement is needed now. She asked how this would impact the overall levy. How many moves can be made before a final number is set? Mr. Yunker stated that timing does not affect the amount of levy, but it affects cash flow. Mr. Yunker stated that if one sheet of ice is offered, the equipment is still needed. Councilmember Elnagdy asked what items could be removed to bring the levy down. Councilmember Jenson asked if the bulb or ballast replacement is included in the budget, and Mr. Yunker stated that the bulb replacement is included. Ms. Maloney noted it will take six years to recover some of the costs for the lighting of the tennis courts, and approximately five years for the lighting at Central Park field. Councilmember Doolan asked if that is for the bulb or ballast replacement, and Ms. Yunker stated it is for the bulb replacement. Councilmember Randle asked if the school district would pitch in for Central Park lighting, and Mr. Yunker stated they could, but they are not at that point yet. Mayor Webster asked about the replacement of vehicles and what the expectations are for City vehicles and City Staff. Her understanding is that some staff are provided with City vehicles because if there is an emergency call in the middle of the night, we expect them to come back to work and go directly to the scene. Mr. Yunker stated that it is correct. Councilmember Doolan asked about the police and city hall, and assumes that this is phase 1 to increase for City Staff. Councilmember Jenson asked when the decision needs to be made regarding the bulb or ballast replacement, and Mr. Yunker stated the decision needs to be made regarding the one-time funds. Mr. Yunker stated that when it was decided to close the TIF districts, the Council had discussed using it for upgrades and park upgrades at that time. A spreadsheet of the 2026 Levy Increase was also displayed. Mr. Yunker reviewed the Use of One-Time Funds. Council has discussed the use of reducing the levy increase or funding amenities. Options for Use of $990,000 (estimated) Levy Increase Base levy increase without funding new Firefighter positions 5.4% Absorb the cost of 3 additional Firefighter/Paramedics (1 for each shift)9.18% Use returned TIF District funds to reduce the annual levy increase over a period of time. Use 2/3 of available funds over 6 years to reduce the levy by $100,000 for each of 6 years.8.14% Use all available funds over 6 years to reduce the levy by $150,000 for each of 6 years 7.63% Money transferred to Capital Funds to offset levy dollars. Use all available funds over 3 years to reduce the levy by $300,000 for each of 3 years.6.08% Mr. Yunker reviewed the various options along with aspects for the City Council to consider. 7