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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — JUNE 24, 2024 Councilmember Fabel questioned if HKGi had an attorney on staff to review the code revisions. Ms. Trapp reported all legal questions would be referred to the Arden Hills city attorney. She did not anticipate she would need a great deal of legal counsel for this code rewrite. Mayor Grant discussed how the code rewrite would address inconsistencies as well as the duplication of information. He anticipated that when the new code was complete, a clean, easy and readable document would be created. He noted this document would not be a complete rewrite. Ms. Trapp stated from her standpoint a rewrite isn't throwing out the code, but rather she would read through current code to ensure it was accurate to State Statute and Council policies, while also remaining clear to outside readers. She indicated every portion of code would be read through and clarified but would not be completely rewritten from scratch. Mayor Grant appreciated the fact that the new code language would be easy to read for outside readers and developers. Councilmember Holden indicated the current code has conflicts. She questioned if the new code would ensure conflicts do not occur. Mr. Zimmerman reported any future amendments have to be researched, but he anticipated future amendments would have logical places to go which would assist with proper organization while minimizing the chances for conflicts. Councilmember Rousseau stated she could support a total rewrite of certain portions of code, if necessary. Councilmember Monson inquired how short-term rentals and ADU's would be included in this proj ect. Ms. Trapp hoped to understand these topics at the first meeting with the Council and Planning Commission. She indicated the code would be structured in such a manner that if these items needed to be addressed or added later, there would be a place within code. Councilmember Holden stated the City had no rental policy at all. She explained she would like to address this matter, along with short term rentals. Further discussion ensued regarding the code revision process. Mayor Grant asked if there would be a reference to State Statute within the code. Ms. Trapp reported this would occur, but noted in some instances it was valuable to have State Statute spelled out within the code for readers. Mr. Zimmerman reviewed the next steps for this project which included a tour of the city, code review and analysis, project webpage, public input and a joint meeting this fall.