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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION August 7, 2017 DRAFT 5 do allow for some diversity. City Planner Larsen reviewed the Mattamy proposal briefly. 174 It was a large first phase but staff understands the mayor’s concern; she added that the 175 build out on the area is and has been estimated at ten years. 176 177 Council Member Maher asked if the park shown in Phase 1 is the plan and Mr. Jablonski 178 said not this year but in Phase one, yes. 179 180 Council Member Kusterman remarked that this is a reputable firm who wants to work 181 with the city. He wonders if the risk is not greater with a smaller piece starting this year 182 than having half of the development done and then walk away. 183 184 Council Member Rafferty noted the example of NorthPointe and the size of the phases 185 that worked there – they were quite small. He is leaning to an understanding that the 186 smaller phases can work. 187 188 Council Member Manthey said he is looking at the investment involved here; he would 189 like to have a whole project as well but isn’t understanding how that can be guaranteed. 190 191 Council Member Maher asked why Lennar hasn’t purchased the entire site and Mr. 192 Jablonski said their business plan doesn’t call for those huge purchases and financially it 193 isn’t feasible. The business’ purchase agreement is for the whole property and they are 194 requesting approval of the plan for the whole thing. He added that Lennar is the biggest 195 homebuilder in the area so he’d wonder if there would be a company that could take on a 196 larger commitment than them. He is being honest about plans. He noted the park and 197 suggested that if it was built first, there would be no one to utilize it not to mention that 198 getting input on what people want in their park is an option if you wait until the people 199 are there. 200 201 City Planner Larsen explained Mattamy’s first phase plan in comparison to the Lennar 202 proposal. 203 204 Staff explained that the purpose of the discussion was to receive council comments on the 205 Lennar plans; they will take the comments received and more information will be 206 forthcoming. 207 5. City Paths and Planning for Them- Council Member Rafferty noted that the 208 council recently received a letter from some citizens who reside along a path in the city. 209 There was concern about plant growth along the path. He thought that it would be 210 appropriate to have an update about that type of vegetation situation from responsible city 211 staff. He’s also suggesting communication to developers who include paths in their work 212 to clarifiy what’s required. 213 214 Public Services Director DeGardner introduced Mike Hoffman, Parks Supervisor. 215 Director DeGardner noted that there are 30 miles of trails in the city and they are 216 inspected at least twice a year. There are some situations inherent to trails where 217