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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 25, 2021 PRESENTATION — RAMSEY COUNTY HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LEVY UPDATE Kari Collins, Ramsey County Community & Economic Development Director, gave an update on where things are at with the County's transformation with community development. She noted that prior to three years ago, Ramsey County had very little presence with community and economic development other than having some housing staff. She explained that she heard from other cities and groups that people would first look to the county for information on land or development opportunities, but there was none available. She stated that she was hired as Ramsey County's first Community & Economic Development Director and the website "Ramsey County Means Business" was launched. Ms. Collins stated that a Housing & Redevelopment Authority Levy was adopted by the Ramsey County Board and will begin levying in 2022. She explained that this levy would fund four HRA program areas: housing infrastructure funding, environmental funding & support, redevelopment planning & assistance and innovation funds. She stated that their goal is for this funding to benefit all Ramsey County cities. PRESENTATION — FINAL REPORT BY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INTERN MICHELLE LINCOLN The Community Development Director explained that over the summer, Intern Michelle Lincoln, worked on zoning code research, transportation inventory and sustainability initiatives. Michelle Lincoln, explained that she worked on gathering data on accessory dwelling units (ADU's) and duplexes to help with the City's zoning code update. She reviewed the informational sheets with zoning and building information that she created to help residents with the common types of projects that they often have questions on, such as accessory buildings. She stated that she also did research on transit to help with the proposal for another Resilient Community Partnership application on public transit in Little Canada. She reviewed some final suggestions for sustainability initiatives. CONSENT AGENDA McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2021-8-97 —APPROVING THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING. • Approval of the Vouchers • Accept Donations Received from January 1 to August 12, 2021 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Fischer. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution adopted. REVIEW OF 10-YEAR PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN The Public Works Director explained that Bolton & Menk completed the Roadbotics study and put together a 15-year capital improvement plan for streets. Staff informed the Council that it would 2