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4 the completion of the Calthorpe plan, the diversity and density of housing, and the mixed use. Second phase application will need more substantial progress toward ability to implement the project. Mr. Juni asked if it is appropriate to solicit other developers. Ms. Divine said staff will work with Metropolitan Council staff to allow proposals from other developers so that the city gets what it wants.. Mr. Gorowsky said direction needs to be given to any developer if the city wants to see rental units. Mr. Chase said it is within EDAC’s realm to recommend rental housing, and to encourage it in the Town Center. Mr. Jensen said time could take care of this since this is a good location and some rental is necessary; it’s an evolutionary process. Ms. Schwartz said high quality rental is an asset. Ms. Divine said the 80/20 mix for affordable is a financial incentive to developers. Mr. Hayes said developers can lose the opportunity of building high end products with certain housing incentives. It might be better to get to a finance proposal using the Calthorpe design and let the market, rather than financing mechanisms, dictate the mix. Mr. Chase suggested the EDAC recommendation call for “a diverse mixture of high density homes, including affordable and rental.” Mr. Rehbein suggested that EDAC encourage a density range. Calthorpe’s range was 10-30 units. Members discussed the need for affordable and agreed that it is a necessary ingredient in the Town Center. It will assist with the completion of the retail, commercial development. Ms. Schwartz moved that the policy recommendation state that “a diverse mixture of high density multi-family homes, including rental and affordable units, will be encouraged in the Town Center in order to help ensure the principles of Traditional Neighborhood Development are met.” Mr. Juni seconded the motion. The definition of affordable according to the Metropolitan Council guidelines will be included as a footnote. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Schwartz moved that the density of a minimum of 22 units/acre overall for residential acreage in The Village. Mr. Rehbein seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Gorowsky moved that the policy support the goal of EDAC to provide necessary housing for the expanding labor force in Lino Lakes commercial development. Ms. Schwartz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Schwartz moved that the policy state that an affordable component is necessary to ensure economic and social success of The Village development through financial incentives. Mr. Gorowsky seconded the motion. EDAC requested that staff write the recommendations and allow members to review it.