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Councilmember Musgrove asked if it would be possible to receive notifications if there are changes in the program that occur due to budget funding in the next two to four years. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that if there is a change in the qualifications of the program, staff would bring that forward. Motion by Councilmember Menth, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to Adopt Resolution #20-263 Electing to Participate in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program Under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act. Further discussion: Councilmember Musgrove asked if an amendment could be made to the motion to direct staff to provide an annual or biannual review of the program, highlighting the benefits of the program during that time period. Councilmember Menth stated that as he understands it this program does not have a cost to the City. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill confirmed that there is not a cost outside of the staff time to complete grant applications and manage the grants. Councilmember Menth commented that the membership is free and has provided the City with funds for project upgrades in the community and therefore would like his motion to stand as stated. Councilmember Specht referenced the goals related to affordable and lifecycle housing and asked how that would apply to the City and its definitions. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill reviewed the definition of affordable housing, noting that a far majority of homes in Ramsey are within that category. He noted that within that stock there are different bands of affordability and provided some examples. Mayor LeTourneau stated that the City does not have to accept a grant for a project that it does not believe meets its goals and objectives. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Menth, Kuzma, Musgrove, and Specht. Voting No: Councilmember Riley. 7.06: Adopt Ordinance #20-18 to Rename 152nd Circle as Junkite Circle in Harvest Estates 2"d Addition Deputy City Administrator Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation to adopt the ordinance amending the street name on the Plat of Harvest Estates 2nd Addition from 152nd Circle to Junkite Circle in accordance with the street name grid. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Musgrove, to waive the Charter requirement to read the Ordinance aloud and adopt Ordinance #20-18 Amending a Street Name in the Harvest Estates 2nd Addition Plat. A roll call vote was performed: Councilmember Musgrove aye Councilmember Riley aye Councilmember Kuzma aye Councilmember Specht aye Councilmember Menth aye City Council / November 10, 2020 Page 12 of 13