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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—September 14, 2009 25 9. Council Comments and Requests(continued) Councilmember Grant stated that there had been a lot of talk about work force housing and in 1990 the Met. Council number was 288. He would like to see a good count on what the City has for affordable housing. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated that this can be provided based on assessment values through Ramsey County. Councilmember Grant stated that this would not provide what rental units are available at what rates. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated that this would be correct, especially the single-family rentals because this is not required. The figure 288 was from a study put together by the MET Council in 2006. This was their projected need for the City by 2020. This was based on the forecasts put together that accounted for more population increase than the City has had Councilmember Grant stated that it accounted for the build out of TCAAP as well. He asked that the numbers be run as TCAAP would have been and without TCAAP. Councilmember Holmes stated that is was not just what the City has but what they need to increase it to that is the issue. Mayor Harpstead stated that Council could request MET Council to attend a work session to discuss this. - Councilmember Holmes stated that this would be a good option. Councilmember Holden stated that this would be acceptable. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated that these conversations would be easier to have during a work session. He stated that he would contact them and schedule a time. Councilmember Grant stated that the lift station road was paved as a trail/road last week and the residents have been really enjoying it. When the project is finished next year there will be a considerable amount of use. Councilmember Holden reminded everyone that the Taste of Northwest Youth and Family Services is September 24 and tickets can be purchased from her.