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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — JANUARY 8, 2024 9 <br />has been pleased with the information the City has been providing to residents in the City <br />newsletter. In addition, she thanked Councilmember Monson for sending emails to residents with <br />information on this project. <br />Lyle Salmela, 1480 Arden Vista Court, stated he supported the increase of residential density on <br />Rice Creek Commons from 1,460 to 1,960 units. He explained this increase will expand <br />regulatory technology and economic needs by allowing the developer to build more affordable <br />units. He commented on how this development was working to reduce greenhouse gases. In order <br />to achieve this, a clean all electric energy grid was being pursued for this development. He <br />discussed how Xcel Energy was ready to support this project. He indicated the proposed designs <br />for this project would make it the most energy efficient community in the State, noting the <br />increased density would help to make the project cost effective. <br />Nicole Hayden, 5152 163rd Lane in Andover, shared her support for the increased housing <br />density in TCAAP. She reported she was a local realtor and she sold homes in Shoreview, Arden <br />Hills, New Brighton, Columbia Heights, Mounds View, Blaine, Ham Lake and Anoka. She <br />commented on how there was a massive need for more housing in the metro area. She explained <br />the Federal Reserve of Minneapolis estimates the metro area was 85,000 units short on housing. <br />She explained she understood the concerns that have been voiced regarding traffic, but stated her <br />humanity led her to be more concerned with the need for more affordable housing units. She <br />discussed how her clients were being impacted by high interest rates and home prices. She stated <br />if the number of houses in the metro area continues to increase, the prices will go down, but if the <br />number continues to decrease, housing prices will only continue to go up. She understood as a <br />realtor that more people would love to move to Arden Hills and asked that the Council support the <br />proposed zoning and land use changes in order to provide more housing units to the community. <br />Donna Wiemann, 1406 Arden View Drive, commented on how 20% of the units would be <br />affordable at a minimum of 60% AMI. She believed that the agreement that was signed with <br />Ramsey County and the developer states that 22% of the 1,960 units will be affordable at 60% <br />AMI or less. She requested staff or the JDA Councilmembers provide her clarification on this. <br />City Administrator Perrault explained the agreed upon term sheet that was signed by the JDA <br />stated 20% of the units would be affordable at 60% or less AMI. He noted the 22% <br />recommendation addressed that 10% of the units should be affordable for first time home buyers. <br />Ms. Wiemann requested a copy of the term sheet. <br />City Administrator Perrault reported this document was available on the City's website. <br />Ms. Wiemann stated when requiring 20% of the units to be affordable, she asked who would be <br />deciding what the AMI percentage would be. She asked that the public be made aware of the <br />percentage of affordability within the units going forward. <br />Chris Hughes, 3515 Snelling Avenue North, commented this was an exciting time for the <br />community. He stated the TCAAP property was a property that comes around once in a lifetime. <br />He appreciated the fact the City was talking about development details. He explained he <br />supported the 1,960 units because this would create additional affordable housing options for <br />seniors in the community who want to downsize but remain in Arden Hills. In addition, the <br />additional housing units would create more affordable housing options for folks that want to live <br />
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