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April 14, 2026 Saint Anthony Council Work Session - 3 Councilmember Elnagdy stated that they can require owner-occupancy in the original structure. City Planner Grittman confirmed this and stated that there can be size requirements on the ADUs. Mayor Webster explained that there is a certain number of allowable rental units in each zone. If a homeowner wanted to build an ADU for rental, it would have to fit into the allowed number. Councilmember Doolan asked if the units would count towards the limited rental slots if they are owner- occupied. Councilmember Jenson asked what happens when the current owner moves. Councilmember Elnagdy followed up on Councilmember Doolan's previous comment about the rental slots and stated that she was unsure whether there was that much room for nuance in the language. Councilmember Elnagdy asked if they would like to allow for only above-building ADUs. She also asked whether ADUs would count as rentals if the additional tenants were not paying rent. City Planner Grittman stated ADUs would count as rentals if they had a rental license. Councilmember Elnagdy asked if a homeowner would need a rental license to build an ADU. Mr. Grittman stated that homeowners would if you were planning to treat it as a separate unit. He clarified that if the new space has a kitchen, bathroom, sleeping quarters, a separate entrance, and no interior access to the current unit, you would be creating a duplex. Councilmember Doolan asked what would happen if someone wanted to tear down an existing structure and build two new units, one to occupy and one to rent. She also highlighted privacy concerns for neighbors when building upwards and asked whether placement on the lot would matter for ADUs. Councilmember Jenson asked if Council would have to modify the number of rental units allowed to accommodate allowing ADUs. City Planner Grittman stated that the Council would have to decide whether ADUs would be included in the overall rental cap or be exempted from it. Mayor Webster expressed her appreciation that ADUs will introduce gentle density, which they are looking to achieve in single-family-zoned neighborhoods. She also pointed out concerns for current families about aging baby boomers. Care facilities are expensive, and many families may prefer to invest the money to build a new home on their property to care for aging loved ones. Councilmember Doolan also noted that caregivers could live in the additional units. Councilmember Jenson asked whether the Council would like to request a draft ordinance. Councilmember Doolan stated that a community conversation would be beneficial. She cited New Brighton’s ordinance, which relied on community surveys. Councilmember Doolan stated it would be important to determine how many properties are even capable of adding a second unit, given the impervious surface requirements, or whether most of the opportunity would be to build above existing units. Councilmember Doolan asked whether adjusting ordinances to allow ADUs could be part of the next Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Jenson appreciated the idea of getting community input. Mayor Webster also expressed interest in obtaining community input and generating education around ADUs. 5