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i <br />i <br />CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br />July 592016 <br />46 <br />47 When asked about price, it was suggested mid to upper 200,000s. They will be a <br />48 standard three bedroom layout and a choice with two bedrooms instead but including two <br />49 master suites. <br />50 <br />51 The PowerPoint also reviewed an outlot decision and park dedication funds generated. <br />52 Mr. Grochala noted plans to develop a unique playground near the YMCA property (more <br />53 in tune with the surrounding environment). The developers noted that they've built a <br />54 similar one in a Cottage Grove development. <br />55 <br />56 Council Member Rafferty suggested this could be a great family development and, in <br />57 light of that, the park will be an important element and to have it in early. Mr. Grochala <br />58 suggested design of a park facility will begin as soon as possible (upon council approval). <br />59 <br />60 Council Member Rafferty noted the rear deck included for the units and suggested that <br />61 the proposed cedar construction would not be lower maintenance; they may want to <br />62 reconsider that. <br />63 <br />64 Community Development Director discussed the utility plans and what was originally <br />65 planned. <br />66 <br />67 Mayor Reinert expressed some concern about the row look of the homes. <br />68 <br />69 The council will receive more detailed plans as the planning process move forward. <br />70 <br />71 Council Member Manthey asked if there is a minimum of the number of exterior looks <br />72 (siding) that staff is looking at. Community Development Director Grochala explained <br />73 the goals and also the review of the Planning and Zoning board. <br />74 <br />75 The mayor discussed the building market with the developer; they are seeing more <br />76 interest in townhomes probably just due to economics. The developer representatives <br />77 noted the quality of the company and the hands-on approach of the original owner (now <br />78 chairman of the board). <br />79 <br />80 Council Member Manthey asked about looking at a similar development and one within <br />81 the city of Ramsey was recommended (not to be concerned about the brighter colors <br />82 there). <br />83 <br />84 Mayor Reinert said he likes the project overall but has concerns about narrow streets and <br />85 the row house look of the homes. <br />86 <br />87 2. Clearwater Creek Business Park TIF —Community Development Director <br />88 Michael Grochala and financial consultant (Springsted, Inc.) Mikaela Huot reported. <br />89 <br />2 <br />