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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-APRIL 20, 2009 5 He indicated the Council would now need to determine if they were interested in creating an HIA, and if so, the association needs to bring the project forward. Councilmember McClung stated he was comfortable with the proposal as long as it encouraged the association to be financially responsible for the expenditure. Councilmember Grant indicated he did not want to see the dues within this association driven up so high that the units could not keep up, given the state of the economy. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated this item was brought before Council to gain feedback before the association continued with the lengthy information gathering process. He indicated they are aware of the work involved in the study before this item would be approved. Councilmember Grant stated he was not aware the units were in poor condition. Mr. Pinckney explained the units are not in poor disrepair but that the homeowners were concerned with paying for another painting when residing the units would benefit the units overall. Councilmember Holden questioned how the 25% association vote could be increased to 50% before this item could proceed. Community Development Director Lehnhoff suggested the Council make a recommendation based on consensus, but that a policy would need to be created to address future HIA's. Councilmember Holden asked if she could receive the information on the age of the housing in the association. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated he might have this information. Councilmember Holmes questioned how the proposed HIA would be financed. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated this could be financed - through City funds or bonds.