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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 27, 2026 21 AMENDMENT: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Weber seconded a motion to add "density bonus units may be market rate" to Subdivision 8,Item A. The amendment carried (5-0). AMENDMENT: Councilmember Holden moved a motion to amend Subdivision 7, Item B, reducing the 140% AMI to 120% AMI. Community Development Director Reilly stated this amendment would make Arden Hills different from other communities that follow the federal government standards. Councilmember Holden explained if an individual came in at 30% AMI and was now making 140%AMI, she wanted to see this unit made available to someone else that was making 30%AMI. The amendment failed for lack of a second. AMENDMENT: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to amend Subdivision 11, Item A4 noting this language should read: income verification documentation for new tenants and existing. Councilmember Rousseau explained she attended an affordable housing tour in Duluth where parent and child income was discussed. She inquired if the City would be responsible for verifying income levels for renters in affordable housing units. Community Development Director Reilly indicated the income verification would be the responsibility of the City. Councilmember Monson stated she understood the reason for this language because there would be people who would abuse the system. However, she feared an annual check would create situations where housing became unstable for the people who were working to get out of poverty. Councilmember Weber agreed this should not be overlooked and noted he would be open to income verification while not tripping up individuals who may have recently received a promotion. Councilmember Holden commented if an individual went from $12 per hour to $35 per hour over a period of time this person has gotten a foot up. She supported this individual moving to another unit because their income has increased over 100% in order to make the affordable unit available to people who need it. Community Development Director Reilly clarified the rent level for individuals living in affordable units changes based on their income. He stated rent can be increased over time to match the income qualification and is not income restricted housing. Councilmember Monson reported it was getting very late and she would like to excuse the staff members that did not have to remain at this meeting at this time. Mayor Grant recommended Finance Director Yang and Public Works Director Swearingen be excused. Councilmember Monson stated she would like to move this item along.