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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—DECEMBER 13, 2021 2 <br /> squandered $300,000 on legal fees. He noted he misspoke because the City Attorney bills out at <br /> $155 per hour. He discussed density and affordable housing on TCAAP asked why the Council <br /> opposes more density and affordable housing in Rice Creek Commons. He questioned why <br /> residents should oppose a higher density within Rice Creek Commons if it adds to the economic <br /> viability of the project and does.not adversely affect them. He encouraged the Council to consider <br /> holding an honest dialogue regarding Rice Creek Commons. <br /> Lynn Diaz, 1143 Ingerson Road, offered her condolences to the City Council and to <br /> Councilmember Dave McClung's family. She thanked the City Councilmembers for their service <br /> to the community. She reported at the last meeting she questioned why the Council has done little <br /> to address the City's affordable housing goals listed within the Comprehensive Plan. She <br /> discussed current affordable housing in the City. She requested the Council provide residents with <br /> further information and transparency on their position when it comes to affordable housing. She <br /> reported this information would be valuable to the taxpayers and voters in the community. <br /> 3. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES <br /> None. <br /> 4. STAFF COMMENTS <br /> None. <br /> 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> A. November 15, 2021, City Council Work Session <br /> B. November 22, 2021, Regular City Council <br /> MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a <br /> motion to approve the November 15, 2021, City Council Work Session <br /> meeting minutes; and November 22, 2021, Regular City Council meeting <br /> minutes as presented. The motion carried (4-0). <br /> 6. CONSENT CALENDAR <br /> A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll <br /> B. Motion to Approve the 2022 Non-Union Employee Compensation Plan <br /> C. Motion to Approve Resolution 2021-068 Approving the 2022 City Contribution to <br /> Employee Monthly Benefits <br /> D. Motion to Approve Resolution 2021-069 Accepting Redistribution of American <br /> Rescue Plan Act(ARPA) Funds <br /> E. Motion to Adopt Ordinance 2021-012 Approving the 2022 Fee Schedule and <br /> Authorizing Publication of the Ordinance Summary <br /> F. Motion to Approve Resolution 2021-070 Appointing 2022 City Council Liaisons <br /> for Commissions and Committees and Mayor Pro Tern <br /> G. Motion to Approve Resolution 2021-071 Relating to the 2022 Appointments to the <br /> Commissions and Committees of the City <br /> I <br />