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November 25, 2025 Saint Anthony Council Work Session - 4 Councilmember Jenson stated generally, he is in favor of installing the chargers and referred to additional information on the Infrastructure Fund. City Manager Yunker stated the Infrastructure Fund was created several years ago when the street projects were slowed down to keep the debt levy flat. There is money in that fund, and it would make sense to pull them from that fund. Councilmember Jenson asked how many chargers are being offered, and Ms. Saulog stated there are seven dots on the maps, but more are available. He asked if they could be stored using a pilot site plan. There will be ongoing rate-setting research to be done to determine what a competitive rate is for the area. Ms. Saulog stated the roll-out period will need to be determined. Councilmember Jenson asked if Level 2 chargers will be obsolete soon? Ms. Saulog stated that a Level 3 charger can be very expensive. Several power sources would need to be updated for Level 3. Level 2 chargers are still very widespread. Councilmember Jenson asked if the infrastructure for Level 3 shouldn’t be added due to the changing technology and to prepare for the future. We want to ensure long-term success. Councilmember Randle stated he is not against testing the chargers out before installing 7-8 chargers, not knowing how much they would be used. We are assuming the need is there for 7-8 chargers. He would like to have a pilot program of 1-2 chargers. He suggested the Council select one or two locations to try. Mayor Webster stated there would be a risk in investing $60,000. She stated the Silver Lake Village location would be attractive as it is near shopping, and we would hopefully qualify for the tax credit. Councilmember Elnagdy stated she agrees with Councilmember Randle’s point, and if we do this, it is a question of how many. She does not feel there is a benefit to spreading out across many locations. She asked if the Staff could obtain usage data from Target, for example. One location, provided there is enough power to support them, would be more beneficial. Councilmember Jenson asked if the units could be stored to have them on hand if needed. Ms. Morello stated Council can do whatever Council wants, but to put some in storage, it would be a variable to consider. Councilmember Doolan noted that residents in apartments would be the main users. Super chargers require much more energy than Level 2 chargers do. She asked if there is a regional plan for the area where chargers are being installed. She does not believe we need to plan for Level 3 chargers as there are others in the area. She thanked Ms. Saulog for looking into available incentives and applying for the grant. She asked if there are Xcel incentives available or off-peak charging rates. She asked about the Blink charge per portal. She assumes it is for the software. Ms. Saulog stated that $240 charge is for the software. She would not support any installation that is a part-time charging space at City Hall. She suggested one of the spots in the composting area of the parking lot. Mayor Webster noted there is consensus on installation and on piloting at Silver Lake Village with two chargers with four ports. Councilmember Elnagdy requested that the electrician determine what the capacity would be at Silver Lake Village. Councilmember Randle stated he does not know how many people who drive Tesla’s live in apartment complexes. Councilmember Doolan stated that it is starting to change, especially for the ageing, moving out of their homes into apartments or townhomes. 6