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June 27, 2023 Page 3 of 4 Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola reported the Council was being asked to take action on the Resolution and the follow up action would be to direct staff to prepare a Resolution to formalize the right of way vacation with Ramsey County. Councilmember Abdulle asked if the number of parking stalls would increase onsite. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola explained the lot size would be increased slightly to meet the needs of Apple Tree Dental. Chris Wand, architect and general contractor for the project, stated an analysis was done for the building and noted there would be 35 parking stalls and 35 employees onsite. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas explained she asked questions at the Planning Commission meeting regarding chemicals. She requested the applicant speak to the various licenses that this facility will have. Dr. Helgeson reported there was nothing in the dental lab that wasn’t similar to any other dental lab. He indicated he would be regulated by the Board of Dentistry. He noted he would comply with all safe handling regulations as well as safe disposal regulations. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas requested further information regarding the approvals that were needed to build a lab. Mr. Wand stated these plans were similar to a dental clinic and the plumbing drawings would be submitted to the State. He indicated all other plans would be reviewed and approved by the City. Motion by Councilmember Axberg, seconded by Councilmember Abdulle to adopt a Resolution approving a Special Use Permit to allow Appletree Dental to expand a legal nonconforming building within the Mixed-Use Neighborhood (MUN) District at 2201 26th Avenue NW. 3 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried Motion by Councilmember Abdulle, seconded by Councilmember Axberg to direct staff to prepare a Resolution to set a public hearing to consider right of way vacations in the area of 26th Avenue NW. 3 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried 2. Consider Accepting Final Housing Study and Strategies. Assistant City Manager Lehmann indicated Director of Community Assets and Development Schlichting would be presenting this item to the Council. Director of Community Assets and Development Schlichting stated this meeting will provide an overview of the study findings along with recommendations for prioritization on production, preservation and capacity building housing strategies. He explained the City hired Stantec to assist with completing a housing study. He explained the Council discussed the housing study at three different worksession meetings. The age and health of the City’s housing stock was discussed along with the various types of housing within the community. Staff commented further on the findings from the housing study and requested the Council accept the study. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas requested further information regarding the funding the City could apply for. Director of Community Assets and Development Schlichting discussed the projected local affordable housing aid the City would be receiving in two different payments in the coming year. He noted the City would have three years to spend these funds. Councilmember Abdulle reported this funding was appropriated through the most recent legislative session. He questioned if this funding would continue going forward. Director of Community Assets and Development Schlichting indicated a .25% tax was being added to the metro area, which meant the funding would continue coming in each year. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas questioned if ADU’s would remain under local control or would these turn over to the State. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola indicated there were still a lot of questions out there that have not been answered. 2. Consider Accepting Final Housing Study and Strategies.