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<br /> ------------------- <br /> . <br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 13. 1995 3 .. <br /> Community Development Director Ringwald requested Council to consider the adoption of - . . <br /> Resolution 95-75, electing to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under <br /> the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act for the calendar year of 1996. . <br /> Mr. Ringwald explained the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act was adopted by the State of <br /> Minnesota in 1995. The Act is intended to address housing and other development issues facing . <br /> the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The Act requires that Metropolitan Council negotiate <br /> affordable and life-cycle housing goals for each participating municipality. . <br /> Mr. Ringwald indicated if the City chooses to participate in the Act, then the City and the <br /> Metropolitan Council Staffwill need to finalize negotiations on the affordability and life-cycle . <br /> housing goals by the December 11,1995 regular meeting. The Metropolitan Council will then <br /> act on these negotiated goals prior to January 15, 1996 as required by the Act. <br /> Mayor Probst inquired if Staff feels comfortable with the Metropolitan Council approving . <br /> negotiated goals. Mr. Ringwald indicated there is always a risk that Metropolitan Council will <br /> not approve the goals that the two Staffs' have agreed upon. However, the Staffhas had . <br /> discussions with the Metropolitan Council staff and feel very comfortable with the goals as <br /> discussed so far. <br /> Councilmember Aplikowski inquired as to the benchmark Arden Hills currently meets. Mr. -. <br /> Ringwald indicated that would be in regard to affordable rental. <br /> Councilmember Malone inquired if information from neighboring communities has been . <br /> obtained of which Arden Hills has based their goals. Mr. Ringwald indicated some information . <br /> has been received. The benchmark is an item the Metropolitan Council will negotiate. <br /> Councilmember Malone indicated there are several funds available if the City participates in this . <br /> Act. <br /> MOTION: Hicks moved, Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #95-75, . <br /> electing to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the <br /> Metropolitan Livable Communities Act for the calendar year of 1996. Motion <br /> carried unanimously (5-0). . <br /> Planninl: Case #95-01. OneComm SUP Extension <br /> Community Development Director Ringwald reported the applicant is requesting an extension of . <br /> their site plan approval to June 30, 1996 so as to accommodate their anticipated construction of <br /> antennas at the Red Fox Road water tower, . <br /> .. <br /> I <br />