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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION September 4, 2012 APPROVED 91 working on those costs. Council Member Rafferty expressed concern about the �-' 92 percentage that the engineering costs represent. Mr. Grochala explained that sixteen 93 percent is a typical range for engineering but added this project is somewhat atypical with 94 the retrofit involved. The council will want to see the engineering numbers broken down. 95 96 1.5. Can Cage Locations for Recycling/Fundraising—Environmental Coordinator 97 Asleson explained that the city has recently been awarded a grant from Anoka County to 98 enhance recycling activities. A portion of that grant funding will be used to place can 99 cages in certain areas of the city to collect recycling that will raise funds for the 100 community park. Ace Solid Waste has offered to loan the can enclosures (picture 101 distributed). Council Member Roeser has been involved in implementing this project to 102 increase recycling. Mr. Asleson read from the city's zoning ordinance the language that 103 would impact the placement of can cages. Grant funds will also be used for the services 104 of an intern that will work with areas businesses to promote recycling efforts. The can 105 cages will be placed at the fire stations. Council Member Roeser further explained the 106 benefits to the city and the businesses. 107 108 The council concurred to proceed with the program. 109 110 3. Dominium Housing Proposal Discussion—Economic Development Coordinator 111 Divine recalled that the council recently received a presentation from Dominium 112 representatives for a housing proposal. The council indicated at that time that they 113 would discuss the matter further;no additional information has been gained since the 114 presentation. 115 116 Mayor Reinert indicated that he wanted to give the city council an opportunity to discuss 117 development concepts of interest. He recognizes that Dominium has a good reputation 118 and has been a good landlord at Legacy. He asked the council to discuss what type of 119 housing would be of interest at this time. Council Member O'Donnell asked about the 120 possibility of senior housing and Ms. Divine said that this developer doesn't do senior 121 any longer. The council discussed the definition of"affordable". There was a discussion 122 of density, property taxation and quality of materials. Council Member-O'Donnell 123 suggested he would be interested in further discussion with the developer, especially on 124 the possibility of a townhome development,perhaps single story. The council discussed 125 the timing of the deadline for tax credits. The mayor suggested council members visit the 126 developer website and decide further on directions on interest that can be passed on to the 127 developer who could then look at fmancing possibilities. 128 129 Community Development Director Grochala updated the council on discussions with 130 Anoka County regarding the Legacy property and a process that would allow the city to 131 acquire the tax forfeited property. 132 133 4. 2013 Budget—Finance Director Rolek reviewed the Budget Gap Option sheet that 134 was forwarded from the last special budget work session. He noted that the city's 3