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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — APRIL 17, 2023 4 Councilmember Monson wondered how much would be eligible for MSA funds. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen thought the entire $2 million would be MSA eligible. Councilmember Holden said they could apply for bonding at the State level. Mayor Grant said if they don't get the bonding and the project suddenly gets more expensive, they can't be put in the situation where the City is paying more than the $2 million. MSA funds would be negative for 7-8 years. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen said they would have to supplement using PIR funds until we caught back up. Councilmember Rousseau thought they could borrow 5 years in advance. City Administrator Perrault wondered if they had other projects that were already going toward 2028, like the Snelling Avenue N trail. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated he could work with Ramsey County on a draft resolution, possibly bring it back to a work session or for a vote at a regular meeting. Councilmember Monson summarized that they would do the $2 million maximum, and they are thinking MSA funds would be available. She liked that this gave them enough time go for bonding or other funding sources. Councilmember Holden felt they should go ahead with the resolution. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen thought Ramsey County may want to avoid having a cap on the amount the City commits so he will look at the wording. Councilmember Holden said if they were to be funded 80% the resolution couldn't be for just $2 million, it would have to be looser so they would fund the money that was missed. Mayor Grant said they also needed to make sure Ramsey County knows the City doesn't have an unlimited check book, but to move forward with the resolution. Councilmember Holden suggested to ask for a resolution from Ramsey County to support the City asking for State bonding. B. Ordinance Review for Home Improvement Discussion Community Development Director Jagoe stated this item was a follow up to the February 21 work session discussion where they were talking about some City ordinances that may be restrictive to residents wanting to remodel or add on to their home. It was noted there could be hinderance with setbacks and some conflicts with State building codes. Corner lot setbacks were also discussed. Staff was directed to compare our setbacks with neighboring cities. She had a list of code amendments previously identified by the Council and included the survey results.