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MINUTCS CITY COUNCIL NOVUMB)JR 24, 2008 planning districts that were identified for ease of review and discussion, noting information on the existing neighborhood area and discussion of future land use. Blesener pointed out an error in the graph on page 7 relative to education attainment. He also suggested that on page 19 it be noted that the 86 acres of undeveloped land in the City is approximately 3% of the City's total land area. The Council discussed the issue of affordable housing noting that approximately 45% of the City's housing falls in the affordable category, well above what exists in neighboring cities. Blesener indicated that the residential development that is occurring in Little Canada is developing in the right fashion, higher valued homes. Keis asked if the Comp Plan could include a statement that would target the redevelopment of multiple family housing sites to higher valued housing. The City Planner stated that he would check that out. The Planner also pointed out that the Met Council will not have an issue with the City's affordable housing numbers as Little Canada is doing more than its share. The City Administrator noted that on page 43 the HIA information should be corrected. An I-IIA district for Canabury Square. Canabury Townhomes have vetoed the creation of an HIA. And Canabury Condominiums and Fleur Royale may move forward with HIA Disri•icts. Keis asked about the City's transportation policy, specifically the statement in the Comp Plan about reducing dependency on auto-oriented transportation. The City Planner noted that the parks section of the Comp Plan will address this issue with its trail and sidewalk plan. He further noted the City's support for the Northeast Diagonal. The Planner asked that any further comments or questions be directed to him prior to the public hearing to adopt the Comp Plan. He indicated that he would get the draft into final form for a public hearing in December. The City Administrator suggested that prior to the public hearing, the Council and Planning Commission meet in a joint workshop to review and discuss the Comp Plan draft. The Council agreed, and suggested that such a workshop be held on January 28, 2009. In the meantime, the City Planner should file for an extension for filing the Comp Plan with the Met Council.