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-- ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 29, 2001 12 . Councilmember Rem asked about the housing component goals. Councilmember Aplikowski responded in the real world, a mobile home was used in home ownership and rental numbers. She stated the city comes very close to these goals. She noted if the city develops the Arsenal property, the Metropolitan Council would be encouraging that mix to be more diverse than the Council had discussed. She added participation makes the city a player. She stated it did not mean the city had to change its quality or style ofliving. She noted it meant keeping the status quo. Mayor Probst stated that the 35W coalition had tried to build the argument to look beyond the community boundaries. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to adopt Resolution # 01-22, electing to continue participation in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act, Calendar Year 2002 as recommended by Staff. The motion carried unanimously ( 5-0). 6. Res. #01-18, Resolution Relating to the Restrictions on the Use and Sale of Phosphorous Lawn Fertilizers, Calendar Year 2002 Fertilizer/Legislation Councilmember Grant stated the minutes from the Council worksession indicated this matter . would be brought back to council for discussion. He noted Resolution #01-18 is simply endorsing the concept of reducing the sale of phosphorus fertilizers. He asked if this was tied in with the Stormwater Management Plan. Mr. Lynch noted there was a petition by the City of Shorewood to consider support of a state resolution. He added this resolution is in response to the request to gain metro-wide support for a statewide reduction of phosphorus fertilizer. He stated the City of Arden Hills could pass an ordinance more restrictive than the state regulations. He noted such an ordinance could be included in the Stormwater Management Plan. Councilmember Grant requested the following change: in the second to last paragraph, in the second line, replace "liquor" with "liquid". MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #01-18, relating to the restrictions on the use and sale of phosphorous lawn fertilizers as recommended by Staff. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). B. City Hall Proiect. 1. Purchase Order #16934, T. A. Schifsky and Sons, Inc. (Right Turn Lane) . Mr. Lynch explained the purchase order to extend the right hand turn lane. He noted Rochon Construction's bid was high for this work, so the city went with another contractor.