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Mounds View City Council July 26, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 4 group has a number of compliance people that address this matter. He understood there was a lot of reporting that must occur to ensure the residents meet the income requirements. Council Member Meehlhause inquired if MWF would maintain ownership of the building. Mr. Worthington reported this was the case noting MWF was long-term owners of its properties. Council Member Meehlhause commented he was not concerned with the proposed parking as he did not believe the residents would have more than two cars and in some case may only have one car. He stated he liked the proposed look of the building. Council Member Hull indicated he supported the proposed development and he liked the idea of having more affordable housing in the community for Mounds View seniors. Council Member Bergeron questioned how affordable these units would be but understood this may be a discussion for another time. He commented the MTC has talked about rerouting a bus line with two stops on this end of Mounds View. He questioned how committed the MTC was to this new route. Community Development Director Sevald stated the MTC was pretty committed. Mayor Mueller questioned if the sands shift and the bus route does not come about, would the facility have a transit vehicle that could take residents from the building to shopping. Mr. Worthington stated he was not part of MWF’s current business model, but was something that could be considered. Mayor Mueller asked if this was MWF’s first affordable senior complex. Mr. Worthington reported this would be. He noted MWF had several other apartment complexes already in the metro area that served families. Mayor Mueller commented she supported this plan moving forward. B. Resolution 9445, Authorize Sanitary Sewer Line Rehabilitation Project. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council authorize the sanitary sewer line rehabilitation project. He reported the City’s sanitary sewer system has 45 miles of trunk sewer lines and 900 manholes. He discussed how the City works to maintain these lines through sanitary sewer lining projects. He commented further on the project and recommended the Council approve a contract to Granite Inliner with Alternates 1 through 3 and necessary contingencies. Council Member Bergeron stated this was great way for the City to utilize ARP funds on behalf of the community. City Administrator Zikmund reported there was not clear guidance that the City could use ARP funds for stormwater, but the funds could be used for sanitary sewer improvements. Council Member Meehlhause supported this project and thanked staff for mapping out the project area for the City Council.