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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 27, 2026 23 Community Development Director Reilly reported this was not a low-income requirement ordinance but rather was an inclusionary housing ordinance. He explained the desired outcome was mixed income housing and allowing people to remain in place creates a mixed income scenario. He stated once an individual reaches the 140% AMI threshold their unit or another unit becomes an affordable unit. He reiterated that this ordinance was not a provision for housing strictly for people who were low income but rather was for inclusive development. He indicated the affordability was associated with the unit and not the person. Mayor Grant asked if under Subdivision 11, the property owner has to submit the affordability/income verification information to the City. Community Development Director Reilly reported this was the case. Mayor Grant indicated these reports would be submitted to the City, but the City of Arden Hills does not have a rental licensing program. Councilmember Monson returned to the meeting and asked that the discussion return to the matter at hand. Councilmember Holden explained she had questions to ask of staff prior to considering the amendment on the table. Councilmember Rousseau excused herself from the meeting. With there being no further discussion, Mayor Grant called for the vote. The amendment failed 2-2 (Councilmembers Monson and Weber opposed). (Councilmember Rousseau was absent for the vote). AMENDMENT: Councilmember Holden moved and Mavor Grant seconded a motion to amend Section 8, Item A in the second paragraph changing the bonus density from 50% to 35%. Councilmember Weber stated the current language would allow for a density bonus up to 50%. He noted language as is, allows for the City to negotiate with developers in the future. Councilmember Holden commented she did not anticipate developers would go lower when they would be allowed to have a 50% density bonus. Community Development Director Reilly explained the density bonus was written to be negotiable with the words may and up to. Councilmember Holden inquired who would be setting the density bonus. Community Development Director Reilly reported the density bonus would be determined by the City Council. Councilmember Weber excused himself from the meeting.