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I I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 12 1996 3 - Councilmember Aplikowski asked ifthe funds can be used to make Code repairs to homes so residents can live in their homes longer. Mr. Ringwald answered affirmatively, I Councihnember Malone noted this is a small amount and suggested it be established as a revolving loan program to obtain better leverage and the ability to help more residents. I Councilmember Keirn inquired regarding the Arden Manor situation, Mr. Ringwald explained if the City is actively involved in relocating, it would probably result in a credit. I Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator, explained the difficulty with Arden Manor is that the project itself will negatively impact the goal of increasing affordable housing so there will be I somcwhat of a tradeoff. I Mayor Probst stated if the program will result in expending funds, he supports researching the possibility of establishing a revolving fund as suggested by Councilmember Malone. He commented on several areas within Arden Hills which could be considered for assistance, I Mr. Fritsinger advised that Arden Hills will be participating with other communities in the prioritization of Ramsey County Block Grant Funds and the City could encourage release of Ie funds on a prorata basis or that they emphasize housing rehab with an emphasis on affordable housing, I Councilmember Malone noted the City has never been successful in extracting CDBG funds from Ramsey County and suggested that option be considered, Mr. Ringwald and Mr. Fritsinger advised of upcoming meetings with Ramsey County regarding CDBG funding and that the City I will express a desire for use of a portion of those funds within Arden Hills, MOTION: Hicks moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #96-63, I Electing to Participate in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program Under the Metropolitan Liveable Communities Act. The motion carried unanimously (5- I 0), B. Resolution #96-66, Setting the Goals for Participation in the Local Housing I Incentives Account Program under the Metropolitan Liveable Communities Act Mr, Ringwald advised the Council is asked to adopt Resolution #96-66, setting the goals for I participation in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the Metropolitan Liveable Communities Act. He explained this resolution sets the actual goals for the City to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program and there are no changes to the goals identified I for 1997, He noted that staff recommends participation on a year-to-year basis until the Land Use Plan for TCAAP is completed, Mr. Ringwald updated the Council regarding staffs .. conversation with Ramsey County staff about recommended goals. I