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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — DECEMBER 11, 2023 11 The motion to adopt Resolution 2023-062 Setting the Final Tax Levy (12.55%) for Taxes Payable in 2024 carried 3-2 (Councilmember Holden and Mayor Grant opposed). MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Rousseau seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2023-063 Adopting the Proposed 2024 Budget. The motion carried 3-2 (Councilmember Holden and Mayor Grant opposed). 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Follow Up Conversation Regarding the PTRC Councilmember Rousseau apologized for the manner in which this issue was brought up at the November 13 City Council meeting. She explained there was an issue brought to the meeting. She explained the Committee and Commission appointments are a gray area and there are no codes of conducts or procedures in place to address alleged misconduct. She indicated there was clearly an opportunity to do better and to improve professionalism. She stated it appears there was Council consensus that a code of conduct needs to be created and she recommended procedures for complaints be included in this document. She apologized for the timing of bringing this item forward, noting the information she received did not come in a manner where an item could have been added to the November 13 agenda in time. She indicated the bench motion was one of the few solutions to the situation. She thanked Mr. Kelliher for his many contributions to the City. 13. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Monson welcomed Finance Director Joua Yang to the City of Arden Hills. Councilmember Monson stated she took a tour with several other Councilmembers and JDA members of two different Alatus developments. She explained one of the developments was 116 units at 50% AMI with several of the units being set aside at 30% AMI. She commented further on how quickly these units have leased. She appreciated how well this building was done, noting it would have market rate units next to it in Hopkins. Councilmember Monson explained the fire department held an open house on the building of a new station where design information was presented to the public. She discussed how training space would be built into this facility. She indicated she spoke to the architect about the sustainability measures that were being incorporated into this building. Councilmember Fabel stated he was truly impressed by the Alatus development he visited this morning in Hopkins. He explained the project has a size and density that was almost identical to the Town Center project within Rice Creek Commons. He encouraged the public to visit this project in order to better understand the proposed density. He stated he was impressed by how positive the work relationship was between Alatus and the cities of Hopkins and Columbia Heights. He indicated he came away from these tours very enthused regarding the relationship the City has with Alatus and where the planning process was for Rice Creek Commons.