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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JULY 16, 2012 5 City Planner Beekman indicated that staff is beginning to work on drafting an ordinance based on the suggestions of the Planning Commission regarding multi-family design standards. She noted that the regulations will be kept simple and understandable. G. TIF Guidelines/Policy Review—Ehlers Proposal City Administrator Klaers stated that staff has received a proposal from Ehlers for developing a ranking system of TIF proposals and for establishing a limit on the amount of City value that should be in a TIF district. He noted that discussing priorities, putting a point value on those priorities, and creating a ranking system will help in the TIF application development process. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that a goal is to align the City's vision and goals with the TIF policy. She noted that the Council has commented before about being in a reactionary mode when projects have come in as opposed to knowing what the goals are and being able to communicate those objectives to developers. City Administrator Klaers noted that the Council should establish priorities for the City. These priorities could include redevelopment or housing. If it is redevelopment, then locations for redevelopment should also be identified. He stated that it will help staff and the Council put values on ranking criteria for possible TIF projects. The Council directed staff to continue working with Ehlers to create the TIF White Paper/Policy and report card in a not to exceed contract of$3,705. 3. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES Councilmember Werner inquired when the rain garden at Valentine Park will be seeded. Councilmember Holden stated that a sign is posted at the park indicating that the seeding will be done next year. Councilmember Tamble questioned how neighborhood parties are established for Night to Unite. Councilmember Holden noted that the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department has worked with people in different neighborhoods through Neighborhood Watch programs to coordinate get- togethers for Night to Unite. City Administrator Klaers stated that if residents have not established a Neighborhood Watch program, they can always contact the Ramsey County Sheriffs Department or visit the sheriff's website which has applications available for people who want to host a party. Mayor Grant stated that he participated in a ride-along with the Ramsey County Sheriffs Department and he encourages others to do the same.