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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DRAFT 45 Mayor Rafferty recalled previous discussion of utilities requirements. Mr. Grochala 46 noted a trunk sewer and water line requiring relocation. 47 48 Councilmember Ruhland asked if the allocations within a tax increment plan can change. 49 Ms. Huot noted that there will ultimately have to be proof of use of funds by the 50 developer but within the scope of all costs there is some flexibility. 51 52 There was a discussion of what would be covered under administration costs — staff, 53 finance counsel, engineer, etc. 54 55 Councilmember Stoesz asked what provisions protect the City and Mr. Grochala noted 56 the pay-as-you-go nature and the requirements for cash flow. 57 58 Mayor Rafferty asked about timing and the developer present suggested a 2023 start 59 adding that the site makes construction complex. Community Development Director 60 Grochala explained, regarding the south parcel, that it wasn't included in consideration of 61 timing. 62 63 The council reviewed the schedule included in the staff report. Once staff is comfortable 64 with the schedule, they will set a public hearing before the council, probably in October. 65 66 The council discussed with staff the number of tax increment districts already in place in 67 the City and any restrictions such as in the City Charter. A comparison with others cities 68 and their tax increment districts was discussed. Ms. Huot noted the statutory 69 requirements that must be met. 70 71 The council discussed with Ryan Company representatives whether there are current 72 tenants in place and the council heard about the company's commitment to the project 73 and to building in this community. 74 75 The council concurred with bringing forward the matter. 76 2. Lyngblomsten Architectural Design Change — City Planner Larsen introduced 77 the Lyngblomsten team. They are requesting changes to the exterior plans for the 78 project. 79 80 Brian Prunty, Wold Architects, reviewed a presentation that included information on 81 changes being requested, for both the cottage homes and the main building as follows: 82 83 - Site Plan; 84 - Cottage Homes (view); color palate not changing; 85 - Proposing a change in some material from hard board to vinyl; consistent with other 86 projects in Lino Lakes; 87 - Local precedents (same siding used in Fridley projects); 88 - Would like to decrease the amount of stone on the building from 36% to 33% (shown K