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701 Xenia Avenue South | Suite 300 | Minneapolis, MN 55416 | (763) 541-4800 Building a legacy – your legacy. Equal Opportunity Employer | wsbeng.com K:\03455-200\Admin\Meeting\CC Meetings\10152018\WSB CC Memo 10152018.docx Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Dave Perrault, City Administrator From: Eric Zweber, AICP Date: October 15, 2018 Re: Arden Hills 2040 Comprehensive Plan WSB Project No. 03455-200 Background On April 23, the City Council authorized the distribution of the draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan for review. The City has received a preliminary comment letter from the Metropolitan Council (Attachment A). Many of the comments can be addressed at a staff level, but there are seven comment that need City Council direction on how to address: 1. Define goals, policies, strategies for preventing/reducing I/I. 2. Describe existing I/I. 3. Implementation plan for preventing/eliminating excessive I/I. 4. Land Use section must demonstrate future land use plan's ability to accommodate growth. 5. Define expected share of different uses in mixed use categories. 6. Additional description of types of housing needs city would consider using different tools; need to provide sufficient direction for developers. 7. Identify tools for preserving Arden Manor. Requested Action The City Council direction may include: 1. Make the revision requested by Metropolitan Council staff. 2. Direct staff to discuss with Metropolitan Council staff alternatives to addressing their comments. 3. Request a meeting with Marie McCarthy, the District 10 Metropolitan Council member, at a future City Council meeting to discuss alternatives to address their comments. Summary 1. Define goals, policies, strategies for preventing/reducing I/I. 2. Describe existing I/I. 3. Implementation plan for preventing/eliminating excessive I/I.