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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 26, 2022 McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2022-1-19 —ADOPT ORDINANCE 861, AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 3200, RENTAL HOUSING LICENSING, AS PRESENTED The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. CONSENT AGENDA Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2022-1-20 — APPROVING THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING. • Approval of the Vouchers • Approve 2022-2023 State of Minnesota Institution Community Work Crew Contract The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution adopted. COUNCIL REPORTS & MEETING UPDATES Keis reported that last week he participated in a League of Women Voters Conversations with Constituents, and the primary questions were how cities were helping to dismantle racism and what are they are doing to increase diversity in their organizations. He stated that it was interesting to hear what other cities are doing to ensure equality and diversity. He noted it was recorded if so it can be watched. Fischer stated he is on the Fire Department long-range planning -committee, and -"they discuss,the maintenance needed for the station and equipment, and what is going on around Little Canada at other fire departments. He noted they meet quarterly. He reported that he also sits on the Fire Relief Committee who manages the funds for the retired Fire Fighters. Keis noted there are now two female fire fighters on the Little Canada Fire Department. Miller reported that the Ramsey County League of Local Governments met last Friday and they heard an update from about what is going on and planned for the upcoming session of the legislature. She noted previous discussion had been on mental health. The City Administrator noted that the purchase agreement for the Twin Lake Boulevard city -owned properties was executed in early January. He also noted that the developer submitted an application to Minnesota Housing for the Housing Tax Credit (HTC) program and announced that Reuter - Walton was approved for the full amount of bonding and tax credits through the State of Minnesota. The HTC program offers investors a 10-year reduction in tax liability in exchange for capital to build eligible affordable rental housing units. He explained that the project is based on rents at 60% of Area Median Income (AMI) which means that a family of four would need to have income of around $62,000, and rents would be just over $1,180 for a 1-bedroom unit and around $1,400 for a 2-bedroom unit. 7