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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — MARCH 13, 2023 8 Councilmember Holden explained the County filled some of the potholes along New Brighton Road, but not all of the potholes. She asked that staff speak with Ramsey County to ensure the remaining potholes on New Brighton Road are filled and requested information be included in this week's Admin Update. Councilmember Holden supported the City completing a City-wide survey and asked that this item be placed on a work session agenda. Councilmember Holden discussed the communication Alatus had with the City and reviewed the terms from Ramsey County as follows: • Total approved Units: 1,460. County is motivated to a project greater than 1,600 units. • Affordable Housing: 22.5% of total units o 10% of total units at 80AMI or lower (Master Developer provided) o 12.5% at <50% AMI (Master developer, City and County supported) • The County is willing to strategize additional funding to deepen affordable housing units (e.g., to reduce rent to a level that would be affordable at 30% of AMI). • The City will not collect Met Council SAC charges where credits are present. • The County may proceed with construction of the Spine Road. Councilmember Holden reported the City did not receive these terms until January 2023. She stated it was a real shame that this information had not been provided to the City sooner. Councilmember Rousseau explained she also supported the City completing a City-wide survey and discussing this at a future work session. Councilmember Rousseau commented on the items that were discussed by the PTRC at their last meeting. She welcomed Nancy Jacobsen to the PTRC and noted the PTRC still had one open seat. Councilmember Rousseau stated the Planning Commission met on March 8 and discussed two planning cases. She requested the Council add the removal of racial covenants to a future work session. Mayor Grant stated Barr Engineering and Consulting has sent the City a wellhead plan from Shoreview. He reported this plan has to be reviewed and commented on by City Staff. Mayor Grant explained he received a plan review approval request for the watermain at County Road E and Old Snelling from the Department of Health. Mayor Grant requested staff speak with Ramsey County regarding the retaining walls that had deteriorated and needed to be replaced in 2023. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported he had reached out to the County and they reported the project was on hold as of now but they are planning to replace the retaining walls this year. Mayor Grant requested an update on the Met Council water conservation program.