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I e e e b ARDEN HILLS CITY COlJNCIL - OCTOBER 29, 2001 11 Mayor Probst adjourned the meeting for a five-minute recess at 9:44 p.m. Mayor Probst reconvened the session at 9:51 p.m. Mr. Kjersten requested that the matter be on the agenda for the November 19, 2001 worksession. He stated he would use his best efforts to get the staking and the tree inventory done. He noted he would like everyone to come out at one time so they could explain the staking. Mayor Probst stated Mr. Kjersten should work with staff to try to schedule a meeting on the site. 4, Case #01-15, City of Arden Hills, Flood Plain Ordinance. Mr. Parrish explained this ordinance was part of the ongoing effort to pick up the loose ends of the codification process. He stated this ordinance would be attached as an appendix to forthcoming codification. He noted the two changes recommended by the City Attorney. He added the city had always had flood plain regulations. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the first reading of the Ordinance #331, adopting flood plain management standards within the City of Arden Hills, as recommended by Staff. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 5, Res. #01-22, Resolution Electing to Continue Participation iu the local Housing Incentives Account Program Uuder the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act, Calendar Year 2002 Councilmember Rem asked for clarification on what the benefits are to the city. She stated she wanted a better sense of where the livable communities program fits in with the City's Comprehensive Plan. She noted this was especially of concern now the city was considering some multi-family structures. She added some residents had difficulty with anything other than single family, detached residential units going into Arden Hills. She questioned what the commitment was. Mayor Probst responded there are some minor funding issues that the city remains eligible for by participating in this program. He stated there has been an annual action to keep the city eligible for those funds. Mr. Parrish stated this program was established by legislation five years ago. He noted instead of penalties for not meeting the goals, the legislation has provided incentives. He added that as the Metropolitan Council has evolved, transportation funding also became involved. He stated this area is becoming more complex. He noted there were no specific requirements to meet these goals. He added the Council does monitor the city's progress. He stated the city does receive some funding from the Metropolitan Council through its participation in the l-35W Corridor Coalition. Mr. Lynch stated the city receives directly about $1,600 on an annual basis. Mayor Probst stated he thought the grant money, which paid for the Comprehensive plan, was tied to this program.