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• • CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION September 24, 2012 DRAFT DATE TIME STARTED TIME ENDED MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES : September 24, 2012 . 7:05 p.m. . 8:05 p.m. : Council Member Stoesz, O'Donnell, Rafferty, Roeser and Mayor Reinert : none Staff members present: City Administrator Jeff Karlson; Community Development Director Michael G-rochala; Economic Development Coordinator Mary Alice Divine; Finance Director Al Rolek; City Clerk Julie Bartell The special meeting was called for the purpose of discussing economic development. Anoka County proposal to purchase Legacy site - Economic Development Coordinator Divine distributed and reviewed a letter from Attorney Stephen Bubul regarding a proposal made by Anoka County regarding the tax- forfeited Legacy at Woods Edge property. The letter outlined the downside to such a proposal. Ms. Divine confirmed that a sign would be up soon offering the property for sale and that the property is already listed on line on three different sites. Dominium Townhome Project — Economic Development Coordinator Divine recalled that the council discussed a concept proposal by Dominium at the last work session. The council indicated they would now discuss what they would like to see developed. There were also questions that arose and Dominium's responses are indicated in her written report. The questions related to senior housing, one -story townhomes, apartments versus townhomes and market studies. She confirmed that the proposal would not involve Section 8 housing. Ms. Divine reported that the concept was discussed by the City's Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) and their comments are included in her staff report. The group approved a recommendation thatthe concept of affordable /rental townhomes warrants further exploration with more discussion of financial implications to the city. The mayor suggested that the momentum of a proposal should be good for bringing in others. Staff assured the council that the information is out there and also explained that they are thinking about how to best use the remaining lots in the site. The mayor indicated that he sees interest in the project by five council members so staff indicated that they would continue to work with Dominium on their ideas. Staff also updated the council on other economic development efforts: - Lino Lakes Assisted Living expansion proposal; - Otter Lake Road improvements;