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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—August 9, 2010 17 7. B. Resolution 2010-040: Electing to Continue Participating in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program Under to Metropolitan Livable Communities Act(continued) repercussions if the City is not able to meet the affordable housing by 2020. If the City does not participate in this program then in the future the City will not have the opportunity to participate in these types of grants. In order to participate the City has to take two steps: adopt a resolution acknowledging the affordable housing and life-cycle housing goals and the next step would be to adopt a housing action plan which talks about how the City would try to meet those goals. Mayor Harpstead clarified even if the City does not participate in this program the goals for affordable housing and life-cycle housing are still part of the City's goals in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Holmes asked why the City was participating in this program. Mayor Harpstead stated this program affords the community the benefit of being eligible for grants that would otherwise not have been available. Councilmember McClung clarified by not participating in this program the City would not be eligible for other grants that may be used for cleanup on the TCAAP site, similar to the grant received for the cleanup at the Traverse Business Center. City Planner Beekman stated by not participating in the program the City would not be eligible for those grants offered through the program. Councilmember Holmes stated she thought it was illogical that the Metropolitan Council set goals for affordable housing and life-cycle housing and then offered grants for cleanup of business sites. Councilmember Holden stated the City was only acknowledging the goals that already part of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Grant clarified if TCAAP did not develop then the City would not be able to meet the affordable housing and life-cycle housing goals. The goals can be changed based on what happens at TCAAP. At this time taking part in this program would not disadvantage the City. City Planner Beekman stated the Resolution specifically states these goals are based on the assumption that the former TCAAP site will redevelop in accordance with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and if TCAAP does not redevelop by 2020 or develops in a manner different than contemplated in the Comprehensive Plan, the housing goals will need to be re-evaluated. The motion was called to a vote. The motion carried unanimously(5-0).