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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 17, 2023 6 Councilmember Holden thought they were also going to look at fence height. Community Development Director Jagoe stated if they hired a consultant it would be a comprehensive approach and they would go through all of the ordinances. She would take items to the Planning Commission if they were limited in scope. Councilmember Monson supported waiting until 2024 and getting a consultant then. Anything important enough to tackle in the next six months staff could do. Councilmember Holden agreed with waiting until 2024 and putting it in the budget but wondered if they could do a band aid for ordinances that have known conflicts. Community Development Director Jagoe said there are items within the infill discussion but they could look at one component of it that may be conflicting. Councilmember Monson asked what the cost might be. Community Development Director Jagoe said it could range from $35,000-$100,000, depending on the scope. She was thinking they would look at Chapter 13; the zoning code separate from the TRC and that it may not include shoreline or flood plain ordinances. Mayor Grant supported doing this in 2024, he felt the code needed to be easily readable. He encouraged staff to look at low hanging fruit, such as EV charging stations. Councilmember Fabel concurred with the possibility of a consultant being hired in 2024. He suggested asking Shoreview if they would want to share the expense of a consultant and getting common options. Councilmember Holden thought they should write an ordinance saying they have to put in X number of charging stations at developments. Councilmember Monson said they could also require an electrical box in the garage and to have 220 in the garage of new homes. Community Development Director Jagoe said her understanding of the Council's direction is to work on fences, zoning amendment inconsistencies between the comp plan, land disturbance and fill, EV charging stations, and a budget discussion for a consultant. Mayor Grant also wanted corner lot setbacks reviewed. Councilmember Holden asked why they would do fences now and again next year. Community Development Director Jagoe said they would look at the definitions of temporary and permanent fences.