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recommended the language regarding ADU’s be considered within the zoning code amendments. Councilmember Allen commented on how the City would have to work to differentiate between an ADU and the renting of a room within a house. Gozola agreed noting currently the City allows for homeowners to have up to two boarders. He explained an ADU was a separate, self-continued unit from the home. Councilmember Dunsworth asked if the short-term rental portion of City Code would also apply to ADU’s. Gozola indicated this would be the case if an ADU was being used as a short term rental. Councilmember Dunsworth explained she did not believe there was a pressing need for ADU’s at this time. She understood ADU’s were not unusual but did not believe there was an overwhelming press from the community to make this a priority. She indicated she has a lot of questions with respect to ADU’s. She reported she was concerned about how duplexes would be created within homes. She commented she would also want to understand what it looks like to have more and more rentals in the community. She feared the City was not ready to move forward with ADU’s until the Council had more information. However, with the Zoning Task Force meeting to review City Code, it may be an appropriate time to be forward thinking. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas discussed how property values could increase if ADU’s were allowed. She asked what staff found through their research and if this was the case. Gozola explained ADU’s were a valuable asset and raised property values by 30% to 50%. Councilmember Abdulle stated this was a significant increase. He indicated he supported the City pursuing ADU’s in order to provide New Brighton residents with more housing options. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas thanked the residents that brought this item forward. She noted she wanted ADU’s to align with the work that was being done by the Zoning Code Steering Committee. She discussed how this issue tied into the rental portion of City Code. She stated she would like to see the Council revisiting this issue again, perhaps in six months. Councilmember Allen agreed the Council should take their time when considering this issue. He wanted to see the City incorporate ways to assist families that were in need of an ADU. He indicated the Council would need time to consider this topic given the fact there were many issues that had to be considered and hashed out. Gozola and Massopust thanked the Council for their feedback. Worksession adjourned at 5:55 pm Respectfully submitted, Sandra Daniloff Deputy City Clerk