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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JANUARY 13, 2016 2 <br /> Mayor Grant discussed the affordable housing language and noted that 10% of all new housing <br /> units should be affordable. He was in favor of adding language stating that all housing will be <br /> sustainable and high quality. <br /> Further discussion ensued regarding the housing language within the goals. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher suggested that the bullets within the goals not <br /> be altered as they were taken directly from the Comprehensive Plan. She explained that the <br /> proposed housing goals focused on young professionals, move up housing, and senior citizens. <br /> Councilmember McClung supported the language proposed by staff and believed it covered all <br /> the bases. <br /> Mayor Grant suggested that the sentence following this language be removed. He feared that <br /> developers could misunderstand or have various interpretations of what a "proper balance" of <br /> housing was. <br /> Councilmember Holmes questioned if the number of jobs should be referred to versus average <br /> employment within the goals. <br /> City Attorney Jamnik commented that the typical average for businesses was one employee per <br /> 1,000 square feet. <br /> Councilmember Holmes thanked staff for the clarification and recommended that the language <br /> remain as is. <br /> Mayor Grant asked if the City could include language regarding a single hauler for TCAAP. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher commented that cities have approached limiting <br /> the number of haulers on each street in different ways. The City has yet to determine what method <br /> it will use for TCAAP. <br /> City Attorney Jamnik anticipated that the City may have a hauler for refuse and another for <br /> recycling. For this reason, he suggested that the goal refer to a single or limited number of <br /> haulers. <br /> Councilmember Holmes thanked staff for drafting the TCAAP goals for the Council. <br /> 2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES <br /> Councilmember McClung questioned when the Council would be discussing the City Council <br /> candidates. <br /> City Attorney Jamnik reported that this would be at an upcoming public meeting. He <br /> encouraged the Council to be positive with their comments and to point out the valuable qualities <br /> of the candidates. <br />