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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 28, 2023 18 Councilmember Holden asked regarding the property tax reduction on affordable housing, if every affordable housing unit is 30% of the federal poverty level versus 60%, or is the tax reduction the same. City Administrator Perrault replied that it depends if they are under the 60% threshold and whether or not the qualify for h x r hi °y q fY the to credit which is then 25/o of the applicable property tax level. Councilmember Holden recommended the ordinance language for committee members be reconsidered because as the language reads right now a committee could be made up of four or five youth members. Councilmember Rousseau stated as far as the youth committee positions, she wanted to thank Councilmember Holden for at the worksession bringing that up that anybody at any age could come on to one of the committees, so she appreciated that. She also noted ongoing work regarding use of QR codes. Councilmember Rousseau stated Clayton Zimmerman has stepped down from the Planning Commission. She thanked him for his years of service to the City. She suggested Mr. Zimmerman be recognized for his years of service. Councilmember Rousseau reported the EDC met last week and discussed the sign code ordinance. Councilmember Rousseau requested the Council discuss the potential of keeping ducks at a future work session in December or January, along with the amount of time and the process that is followed to get a license for a food truck. Mayor Grant stated he attended the Round Lake Senior Living open house with several other Councilmembers. He indicated this facility was doing quite well and he invited the public to visit the park adjacent to this facility. Mayor Grant reported at the last worksession the Council discussed going to two meetings a month with worksessions held prior to Council meetings. He questioned if the Council wanted to start holding these meetings in October or November. Councilmember Holden indicated she would not be available before 5:00 p.m. on Mondays. She suggested these meetings begin in November. Councilmember Rousseau questioned when the EDA would be meeting. City Administrator Perrault explained this meeting would be held at the end of October. Councilmember Fabel supported holding worksessions prior to Council meetings as soon as possible. Councilmember Monson agreed this new meeting schedule should start in October.