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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION May 2, 2011 APPROVED 45 An EOR, Inc. representative noted that what they(EOR)have proposed initially isn't the 46 minimum the city could do; it does include things that they see would be beneficial to the 47 city. They'd be happy to look over the proposal again. 48 49 2. Nadeau Farm Development—Marcel Eibensteiner- Community Development 50 Director Grochala introduced developer Marcel Eibensteiner and his engineer for the 51 proposed development. Mr. Grochala then explained that the site under discussion is a 52 portion of a site that is guided medium density under the draft 2010 Comp Plan. 53 Developer Eibensteiner is interested in moving forward with development of single 54 family homes on a portion however there are issues. Until the updated Comprehensive 55 Plan is adopted, the developer would require an amendment to the existing Plan. The 56 proposal could conceivable go through a planned unit development(PUD)process for the 57 whole site and apparently that would require a level a detail that the developer says he is 58 not yet ready to establish especially in consideration of the current economic conditions. 59 Mr. Eibensteiner confirmed that the PUD process suggested by staff is not feasible for 60 him. He needs to build to suit the market and density is not what is selling. Mr. 61 Grochala remarked that amending the density ratios within the updated comprehensive 62 plan isn't recommended because a change in one area impacts all others. The mayor 63 suggested that the best way to allow for this proposed development would be to figure out 64 a way to do it and keep it within medium density. Staff will continue to work on the 65 figures and report back. 66 67 3. Emerald Ash Borer Update—Environmental Coordinator Asleson and Public 68 Works employee Mike Hoffman were present. Mr. Asleson reviewed the update report 69 before the council, including outlining the number of ash trees estimated on public and 70 private property,treatment options and funding opportunities. The draft Emerald Ash 71 Borer Management Plan has been before the city's Environmental Board and it will 72 remain under review. Mr. Asleson noted that the borer has been found as close as 15 73 miles from the city. It will be important to consider treatment options as the borer moves 74 closer. The mayor remarked that he is interested in understanding how treatment will be 75 prioritized; he'd like to see an action plan that indicates how the city is ready to manage 76 the problem. The plan should of course include how trees on public property will be 77 treated but also an element to bring important information to the public on residential 78 treatment options, including costs. Mr. Asleson noted that there will be information in 79 the next city newsletter. Staff will be reviewing plans more with the Environmental 80 Board and reporting back to the council in the future. 81 82 4. American Legion Parking—Community Development Director Grochala noted 83 that staff has an initial question prior to discussion of the staff report. There is an event 84 coming up at the American Legion facility this coming weekend and Governor Dayton is 85 an expected attendee and so quite a large crowd is expected. The Legion is therefore 86 interested in utilizing the adjacent city-owned land for parking for this one event. City 87 Clerk Bartell reported the following information: the event may have in excess of 300 88 attendees,the city-owned land could accommodate 100-150 cars without interfering with 89 the community garden area; 77th Street is on-street parking available; the land wouldn't 2