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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />MARCH 12, 1997 <br />discussing Wall Companies with the City Manager in White Bear Lake, he <br />indicated that as their project progressed in White Bear Lake there were <br />issues which arose requiring modifications be made. The Administrator <br />pointed out that in the interview with Wall Companies, its representatives <br />stressed the reality of the redevelopment of the Rice Street/Little Canada <br />Road area. <br />The Administrator indicated that the purpose of the Council workshop <br />meeting would be to review the development submittals made by each <br />company. The Council could then decide whether a final presentation by <br />each company was necessary. At that point a final selection could be <br />made. <br />Mr. Morelan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: <br />RESOLUTION NO. 97 -3 -58 — CALLING FOR A WORKSHOP <br />MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1997 AT 6 P.M. TO REVIEW <br />DEVELOPER SUBMITTALS FOR THE RICE STREET/LITTLE <br />CANADA ROAD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT <br />The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Scalze. <br />Ayes (4) Morelan, Scalze, Pedersen, Fahey. <br />Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. <br />The City Administrator suggested that he arrange for economic <br />development staff from some other cities as well as from Ehlers & <br />Associates to assist in the review of the submittals. Council agreed. <br />PROVINCES The City Administrator reported that Dominium would like the Council <br />TAX to call a workshop meeting to discuss the issues of affordable housing <br />CREDITS mix and tax credits which are part of The Provinces financing. It has been <br />suggested that the workshop be scheduled for Wednesday, March 26th. <br />Fahey indicated he could not be present at the workshop. Fahey felt the <br />City should expect an agreement from Dominiun that the affordable <br />housing mix will be 40% as was represented to the City at the time action <br />was requested on the bonds. Fahey stated that he would not support a <br />departure from that percentage, indicating he would not support <br />converting apartment complexes in the City to 100% affordable housing. <br />Fahey pointed out the large numbers of apartment units and the problems <br />the City has experienced at some of these complexes. Fahey indicated his <br />vote would be to direct staff not to sign any documents increasing the <br />affordable housing mix at The Provinces, and taking steps necessary to <br />Page 106 <br />