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July 14th, 2026 St. Anthony Council Work Session - 4 Councilmember Jenson asked if there would be a standardized form for compliance monitoring. Assistant City Manager Morello informed him that this will be something that Staff will develop in the future. Councilmember Doolan commented that the types of buildings that this ordinance applies to are very specific. She asked if they are missing a mixed-use section covering buildings containing both residential and industry. City Planner Grittman stated that he believed the same standards would apply to a building like the one proposed by Councilmember Doolan. Councilmember Doolan indicated that she had a question regarding Section D. She asked whether the Council would like more specificity on minimum performance than merely requiring a reduction. City Planner Grittman informed the Council that the original draft included percentage and numerical changes; however, concerns were raised about the staff burden of creating evaluation tools and monitoring usage over time. Councilmember Doolan asked if more specificity could be added to the section discussing the continuation of renewable energy. She provided an example of expecting continuation in a community renewable one and two years out from the permit approval. City Planner Grittman stated that if an individual enrolls in a community renewable, they will be required to report that they are still enrolled at the one- and two-year mark, and that the City felt that this was adequate. Mayor Webster requested that City Planner Grittman discuss the next steps for this ordinance. City Planner Grittman stated that the edit regarding the “five or more” language would be made and that the ordinance would then be brought back to Council for a first reading. He stated that their typical practice for zoning ordinances is to have three readings. Mayor Webster thanked the Staff for their work on this ordinance. B.Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance City Planner Grittman noted that this has been discussed at past work sessions and highlighted that it recently went before the Planning Commission for a public hearing. He informed the Council that the Planning Commission had held extensive discussions on this item. City Planner Grittman overviewed the feedback from the Planning Commission and stated that they made a formal recommendation to the Council to approve the ordinance with an amendment to the floor area section. City Planner Grittman reminded the Council that the prior language only allowed ADUs with between 400 and 600 square feet of habitable space. That occupancy should be limited to no more than two adults aged 19 or older, along with dependent minor children. He informed the Council that the Planning Commission recommended striking the section on the ages of occupants and their children due to the limitations it imposes on family structures. He noted that Staff originally wrote this to limit the number of adults, as adults typically put more strain on the City through parking and utilities. Councilmember Elnagdy questioned how relationships would be verified among the occupants if the language remains as is, given the limitations on what they may ask. Mayor Webster asked if striking the language would alleviate her concerns. Councilmember Elnagdy confirmed that it would. Councilmember Elnagdy raised accessibility concerns. She provided an example of two adults living in an ADU, one of whom requires a PCA. She noted that, given the current language, no modification is available to allow the PCA to live in the home. She expressed a desire to add the ability to modify the ordinance given documentation of a disability. 5