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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL —JANUARY 8, 2024 16 Mayor Grant noted Bob Lux from Alatus was selected for this project and he believed Mr. Lux had innovative and creative ideas. He was of the opinion it was a mistake to remove the businesses in the southwest corner. He commented on how the project needed to be a vibrant mix of retail, housing, shopping and restaurants. He indicated the development does not get made special by adding more housing. He stated again that his biggest concern was with the financials, but this was not being addressed because this was a rezoning. He explained he wanted the project to move forward, but he questioned if this should be done without proper vetting. Mayor Grant reported he does not have an answer on if an agreement was in place on the Civic Center or if the proper utilities were in place. He stated if the rezonings were approved at this meeting, the decisions down the road get increasingly difficult. He indicated remediation work has to be redone on the wells and none of this information was available at this time. He wished that the entire Council could be included in the planning process for this project. Councilmember Monson explained a lot of the comments that have been made would be addressed in the development agreement and were not part of the zoning code. She reported she would never put the City in financial harm for a development. She indicated she would make sure the financial statements were sound. She encouraged the residents to watch and listen to the JDA meetings, along with the worksession meeting where the economics of this project were discussed. She reported there was opportunity for residents to comment on TCAAP at all City Council and worksession meetings. In addition, she encouraged residents to contact her if there was any information they would like to know about the TCAAP project. Councilmember Monson called the question. MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Fabel seconded a motion to call the question. The motion carried 3-2 (Councilmember Holden and Mayor Grant opposed). The motion carried 3-2 (Councilmember Holden and Mayor Grant opposed). MOTION: Councilmember Fabel moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to adopt Resolution 2024-006 for Planning Case 23-021 for Comprehensive Plan Amendments to Chapter 6 and Appendix G to allow for an increase in residential density up to 1,960 units within the regulating plan for TCAAP based on the Findings of Fact and as presented in the January 8, 2024 report to the City Council. Community Development Director Jagoe asked if the Council's motion included the amended language for the 60% AMI language. Mayor Grant reported the question has been called and the language could no longer be amended. Councilmember Monson requested clarification from h q the City Attorney on this matter. City Attorney Schmidt stated it was her understanding that when Councilmember Fabel made the motion he included it at that point, but when he reread the motion, it was not.