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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 9,1998 2 . MOTION: Councilmember Keirn moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). PlJBLlC COMMENTS Mayor Probst invited Ihose present to come forward and address the Council on any items not already on the agenda. There were no public comments. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS Mayor Probst suggested, since Ms. Sushila Shah was not yet present, item A, Human Rights Activity Update, be postponed until her arrival. B. Resolution #98-67, Electing to Continue Participation in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program Under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act, 1999 Mr. Ringwald explained Staff is requesting City Council approval of Resolution #98-67, electing to continue to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Program under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act for 1999. The City's goals for the program are related to the creation of new residential units in TCAAP. The anticipated Affordable and Lifecycle Housing . Opportunities Account (ALHOA) expenditure for 1999 would be approximately $1,500. These funds have generally been expended to satisfy code enforcement issues such as demolitions and bringing single-family homes up to code. The program has made grants and funds available to the City such as the sewer televising grant and other grant funds received through the North Metro 1-35W Corridor Coalition. Councilmember Larson referred to the Staff memo dated November 9, 1998 and asked for further explanation of the numbers shown as the City's goal for Affordability of Ownership and Rental properties versus the Life Cycle - Owner/Renter Mix. Mr. Ringwald explained the differences between each ofthese items. Councilmember Larson asked if there are consequences if the City does not meet these goals. Mr. Ringwald explained the City is only required to take reasonable action towards meeting the goals. The City cannot totally control the dollar amount for which homes are bought and sold. Mayor Probst asked ifthe Metropolitan Council has a clear understanding that the ability to reach these goals is directly related to the outcome of the area north of Highway 96. Mr. Ringwald stated Ihis issue has been brought up in previous discussions with the Metropolitan Council and their understanding is consistent with the City's. Mayor Probst noted tllere have been discussions in the past whether Ihere is any value to the City participating in this program. He indicated that il is important to remember there have been a . number of indirect revenue sources which would not have been available if the City had not been involved. Because of these benefits, Mayor Probst proposed that the City continue ils participation in the program.