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Mounds View City Council November 28, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 11 12, and therefore the matter would not have to be tabled. City Attorney Riggs stated this information could be available. He discussed how if action on this item were tabled, the two other public hearings would have to be tabled and renoticed. Council Member Meehlhause stated another option would be for the Council to hold an additional meeting on December 26. He commented if the first reading of this rezoning were approved, this did not mean the project was moving forward. He explained both Ramsey County and the State of Minnesota had to approve tax credits in order for this project to move forward. In addition, TIF would have to be considered by the new Council in 2023 before this project could move forward. Mayor Mueller reported she would like more information before this property is rezoned. She explained the City Council has heard a large number of voices from the neighborhood and she wanted to see the Council being receptive to these comments prior to moving this project forward. She stated she was concerned with the fact Ramsey County may grant more affordable housing credits in Arden Hills than in Mounds View in order to spur development in TCAAP. While she appreciated all of the efforts of the developer, she believed this project was not a good fit for this property. Council Member Bergeron explained he was a strong component for affordable housing. He commented on a fundraiser he attended for the Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative. He reported there was a tremendous difference between affordable housing and supportive housing. He noted he worked for a non-profit that deals in supportive housing. He stated he had concerns with some of the statements that were made at this meeting. He believed that with a collaborative spirit and an eye for efficiency the City could be committed to ensuring this project aligns with the unique neighborhood needs and values, delivering lasting benefits to the residents, investors and the community alike. He explained he wanted to see more collaboration from all parties involved and this project has to be done thoughtfully and not just emotionally. He agreed the project should not be rushed and he would support the motion to table. Mayor Mueller called the question. Ayes – 4 Nay – 1 (Meehlhause) Motion carried. ii. Public Hearing: Resolution 9653, Approving the Preliminary Plat of “WOODALE APARTMENTS”. ROLL CALL VOTE City Attorney Riggs recommended the Council open the public hearing for the preliminary plat for the Woodale Apartments and continue this item to the December 12, 2022 City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing at 9:16 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Continue this public hearing to the December 12, 2022 City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.