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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DRAFT 4 exists in the area and he wonders if a similar design could be a consideration. Mr. 134 Ruhland explained that his vision is individuality even with a row home development. 135 136 Mayor Rafferty remarked that he has worked to be in tune with some of the facts – nearby 137 Raven’s Hollow is a PUD and it fits; that’s the kind of development that would be more 138 acceptable for the neighbors he believes. He has historically tried to avoid anything less 139 than fifty foot lots. 140 141 Councilmember Stoesz asked if a private drive would help this development; the council 142 also discussed the cul-de-sac element. Planner Larsen explained that staff is actually 143 looking at some changes to the cul-de-sac ordinance (updating). 144 145 Mr. Ruhland suggested that there will be information forthcoming, after they relook at the 146 project. 147 148 3. Advisory Board Appointment – Environmental Board – Administrator Cotton 149 reviewed the written report. There are two openings however they do not expire at the 150 same time and one term expires at the end of this year. She noted two applicants 151 remaining from the last round of appointments and that those two applicants were 152 interviewed already. Beyond that, one new application has been received and that person 153 has not been interviewed. She reviewed options presented by staff. 154 155 The council will interview all candidates prior to an upcoming council meeting 156 (September 13th or 27th). Terms may be changed to realignment and make them 157 appropriately scattered. 158 159 4. Livable Communities Act Participation – Community Development Director 160 Grochala reviewed his staff report that outlines participation requirements and benefits. 161 Some grant eligibility is based on participation in this program. There are more upsides 162 than downsides. The City has been a participant since 1996 and dropped off last year 163 because the Comp Plan wasn’t done. 164 165 The council concurred that the matter will move forward to the council. 166 167 5. 2022 Draft Budget and Tax Levy – Finance Director Lynch noted Page 2 of the 168 annual budget as it shows changes from the council’s first discussion to tonight. Staff 169 has brought the budget down to a 41.0 tax rate as requested by the council. Changes that 170 would bring the budget to that level are noted; some are changes in funding source (to 171 reserves). She noted attachments relating to recreation program funding ($52,000) that 172 would bring the tax rate to 41.209 and an explanation of the phase in for a new fire duty 173 crew. Ms. Lynch did note that updated tax capacity numbers have not been received from 174 the county and that could mean some change to the numbers. 175 176 Administrator Cotton noted areas that could fluctuate due to estimates such as health 177 insurance rates. 178