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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DRAFT 44 The council had no further questions and Community Development Director Grochala 45 noted that a public hearing will be held on the subject at the next council meeting, 46 followed by the Economic Development Agency (EDA) meeting to consider the tax 47 increment financing plan. 48 2. Robinson Sod Farm EAW — Community Development Director Grochala 49 reviewed the written staff report outlining the Environment Assessment Worksheet 50 process for the Robinson Farm area. He introduced Alison Harwood of WSB & 51 Associates who has assisted the City on the process. He noted the information gathering 52 nature of the EAW process and the City's role for using the information gained through 53 the document. 54 55 Ms. Harwood reviewed a presentation outlining the EAW process and findings (included 56 in council packet). The City's Environmental Board will be reviewing this subject at 57 their meeting and forwarding any comments to the City Council. 58 59 Councilmember Lyden noted certain communications received on this matter, including 60 from governmental agencies and individuals. He asked about the downside of doing an 61 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Ms. Harwood suggested it would be a 62 detailed process that would expand time and expense needed for the project. Staff is not 63 recommending an EIS. Councilmember Lyden noted his interest in seeing development 64 of a real community. 65 66 Mayor Rafferty received confirmation that all comments submitted have received a 67 response, with staff explaining the responses are a part of the official report. 68 69 Councilmember Stoesz asked about infrastructure needs (i.e., sewer, water, broadband) 70 and Director Grochala explained that those are generally considerations covered by the 71 City's comprehensive plan. 72 73 There was no public comments taken but staff was available for questions. 74 75 Mr. Grochala noted that comments of the Environmental Board will be forwarded to the 76 council in their weekly update. 77 78 3. Villas on Vicky, PUD Discussion — City Planner Larsen noted the council's previous 79 review of concept plans related to this proposed development. The goal for the developer 80 is to understand more about the council's interest. 81 82 Planner Larsen reviewed a presentation that included information on the concept 83 (included in packet). Project developer Jon Blattman was present and responded to 84 questions. 85 86 Councilmember Lyden applauded the positive changes coming forward. He confirmed 87 that the community gardens would have a water supply.