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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,April 20, 2015 Page 2 Councilmember Willmus announced the reinstatement of Roseville University, the popu- lar educational opportunity for Roseville residents to see how local government works. Councilmember Willmus noted that the program had been reformatted to more individual sessions between May and November rather than a series, with more information and reg- istration available on the City's website. Councilmember Willmus briefly reviewed the various sessions being offered and their anticipated schedule, encouraging citizens to sign up and attend. Councilmember Etten McGehee announced several upcoming open houses at Rosebrook and Oasis Parks. Councilmember McGehee announced the upcoming and a"Car Fit Check-up" for seniors as a joint effort of the Police and Fire Departments. Councilmember Laliberte announced the kick-off event for Roseville Alzheimer's effort. Mayor Roe provided an update from Ms. Beth Reitz, the City's representative on the Metropolitan Council, providing revised Roseville population and household forecasts, as part of the Thrive 2040 demographics. Mayor Roe noted that both population and house- holds had been reduced; and advised that the comment period for local municipalities remained open for comment until May 5, 2015. Mayor Roe asked City Manager Trudg- eon to distribute the revised information to the City Council, duly noted by Mr. Trudg- eon. At the request of Mayor Roe, City Manager Trudgeon expanded on the meeting with the Metropolitan Council earlier today and how affordable housing goals will be drafted. For the City of Roseville specifically, Mr. Trudgeon reported that from 2021 to 2030, the goal will be 145 affordable housing units, with affordable meaning income eligibility of up to 80% of area median income. Mr. Trudgeon noted that this would need to be con- sidered as a connection to the next comprehensive plan update to ensure sufficient land is available for higher density housing to meet that goal. At the request of Councilmember McGehee, City Manager Trudgeon advised that the Metropolitan Council did take existing housing stock and prices into account, and those numbers would continue to be involved in the overall affordable housing available in Ro- seville, with the goal to add affordable housing between the years mentioned to facilitate 400 new residents. Councilmember McGehee pointed out that it remained an unknown of what the median income and/or home prices will be in 2020; and existing housing stock may be sufficient at that time versus 145 new units. City Manager Trudgeon acknowledged that unknown; however, he cautioned the need to be aware of that projection to set the stage for future discussions and as information and projections are revised annually.