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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION July 5, 2016 <br />DRAFT <br /> 2 <br /> 46 <br />When asked about price, it was suggested mid to upper 200,000’s. They will be a 47 <br />standard three bedroom layout and a choice with two bedrooms instead but including two 48 <br />master suites. 49 <br /> 50 <br />The PowerPoint also reviewed an outlot decision and park dedication funds generated. 51 <br />Mr. Grochala noted plans to develop a unique playground near the YMCA property (more 52 <br />in tune with the surrounding environment). The developers noted that they’ve built a 53 <br />similar one in a Cottage Grove development. 54 <br /> 55 <br />Council Member Rafferty suggested this could be a great family development and, in 56 <br />light of that, the park will be an important element and to have it in early. Mr. Grochala 57 <br />suggested design of a park facility will begin as soon as possible (upon council approval). 58 <br /> 59 <br />Council Member Rafferty noted the rear deck included for the units and suggested that 60 <br />the proposed cedar construction would not be lower maintenance; they may want to 61 <br />reconsider that. 62 <br /> 63 <br />Community Development Director discussed the utility plans and what was originally 64 <br />planned. 65 <br /> 66 <br />Mayor Reinert expressed some concern about the row look of the homes. 67 <br /> 68 <br />The council will receive more detailed plans as the planning process move forward. 69 <br /> 70 <br />Council Member Manthey asked if there is a minimum of the number of exterior looks 71 <br />(siding) that staff is looking at. Community Development Director Grochala explained 72 <br />the goals and also the review of the Planning and Zoning board. 73 <br /> 74 <br />The mayor discussed the building market with the developer; they are seeing more 75 <br />interest in townhomes probably just due to economics. The developer representatives 76 <br />noted the quality of the company and the hands-on approach of the original owner (now 77 <br />chairman of the board). 78 <br /> 79 <br />Council Member Manthey asked about looking at a similar development and one within 80 <br />the city of Ramsey was recommended (not to be concerned about the brighter colors 81 <br />there). 82 <br /> 83 <br />Mayor Reinert said he likes the project overall but has concerns about narrow streets and 84 <br />the row house look of the homes. 85 <br /> 86 <br />2. Clearwater Creek Business Park TIF – Community Development Director 87 <br />Michael Grochala and financial consultant (Springsted, Inc.) Mikaela Huot reported. 88 <br /> 89