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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – MAY 9, 2022 2 believed this score meant the City lacked ordinances and policies that would promote and support affordable housing. She indicated Shoreview scored a 90, Fridley an 89 and New Brighton scored a 71. She encouraged the Council to consider how it will accomplish its affordable housing goals as identified within the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which called for 373 additional units and suggested more affordable housing be considered within the Rice Creek Commons development. Chris Hughes, 3515 Snelling Avenue North, stated he is a member of One and All Arden Hills. He invited the City Council to check out this group’s website. He explained at a previous meeting he requested the Council to provide him with a plan for achieving the City’s affordable housing targets as outlined within the comprehensive plan. He discussed the response he received from staff noting the City continues to work with developers on affordable housing options in Arden Hills. He encouraged the Council to provide the public with a plan on how it will achieve 373 affordable housing units stating it was his understanding TCAAP would only have 146 affordable units. He explained Arden Hills had great schools, a strong business climate, and safe neighborhoods thanks to the leadership of the City Council. He believed Arden Hills should also welcome lower earning individuals into the community by providing reasonably priced housing. He recommended the Council spend time drafting an actionable plan to meet Met Council’s affordable housing goals. A. Proclamation for National Police Week Mayor Grant read a proclamation in full for the record declaring May 11 through May 17, 2022 to be National Police Week in the City of Arden Hills. 3. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES None. 4. STAFF COMMENTS A. Transportation Update Public Works Director Swearingen reported work began in April on Lexington Avenue from County Road E to I-694 in Arden Hills. He commented on the detours that would be in place for 2022 and he encouraged the public to drive safely through this area and to be prepared for delays. He noted the latest information on this project could be found in Ramsey County’s website. Public Works Director Swearingen stated MNDOT’s median cable barrier project on Snelling Avenue from County Road C to I-694 and traffic was restricted to one lane northbound. Public Works Director Swearingen explained work began on the parking lot at City Hall and it was noted the parking lot would remain open to the public in designated areas Monday through Friday. Councilmember Holden encouraged Ramsey County to provide more information to the public on Lexington Avenue project noting people were having trouble navigating through this corridor.