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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — APRIL 8, 2024 17 Councilmember Fabel discussed the comments Mr. Kelliher made regarding the budgetary impacts of Rice Creek Commons would have on the City. He noted the document was mislabeled. He stated the spreadsheet only has a partial listing of some of the costs and does not account for a contingency. He requested staff respond to this item at the next Council meeting in order to correct some of the comments made by Mr. Kelliher. Councilmember Holden reported on January 8 the City received financial information from Stacie Kvilvang with Ehlers and this information could be provided to Mr. Kelliher. She indicated this was the most current financial information the City had. Councilmember Holden explained two residents called her regarding Representative Moller and the information provided to her regarding the City's stance on single family zoning. She questioned what information was given the fact it has not been discussed by the Council. Councilmember Monson indicated she spoke with Senator Moller about bonding but that an official City stance from the Council was not provided on the missing middle housing. Councilmember Holden supported a letter being sent from the City with its official stance. Councilmember Monson stated she did not believe this was necessary given the fact the proposed bill has been amended extensively and it will likely not go through this year. However, if the City wants to put forward its stance this could be done. Councilmember Holden supported the City sending a letter in order to make Representative Moller aware of what this community wants should another bill be drafted in the future. Councilmember Holden indicated she supported the Council further reviewing the encroachment policy. Councilmember Monson reported she attended the egg hunt with her kids and they had a really good time. Councilmember Monson commented she attended a fire board meeting and the focus continues to be on the new fire station and State grant funding. Councilmember Monson explained she supported reviewing the encroachment policy at a future worksession. Councilmember Monson stated she would like to see the code of conduct that was presented by Councilmember Rousseau. Mayor Grant thanked Steven Jones for his time on the Planning Commission. Mayor Grant stated the Gateway Visitor Bureau has finished its 2023 finances and noted the City would be receiving a grant in the amount of $18,390. Mayor Grant explained he had a draft copy of a code of conduct and noted he and Councilmember Rousseau would continue to work on this before bringing it before the Council.