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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 9, 2000 "A diverse mixture of high density multi - family homes, including rental and affordable* units, with an 80/20 mix of market rate and affordable, and a 50/50 owner /renter mix, will be encouraged in the Town Center to help ensure the principles of Traditional Neighborhood Development are met. Specifically, this recommendation: • Supports the EDAC goal to provide necessary housing for the expanding commercial and industrial labor force in Lino Lakes; • Identifies the Town Center as an ideal location for high density multi - family development, including rental and affordable housing; • Supports a minimum housing density of 22 units per acre for residential land in the Village • Recognizes that an affordable components to the housing is critical to receiving financial incentives that will help ensure the success of the Village development. Staff recommends the Council endorse the five (5) year economic de= ment plan as presented by EDAC. Council Member Dahl noted the comment this is to be a "g refers specifically to this recommendation. She asked if t few items. Ms. Devine stated the five (5) year plan is a mor City should take. The one (1) year plan is more specific actions they would like the City to and provides no ability to provide directi ut pointed out that it later guide or if it locks in quite a and overall look at what EDAC thinks the n encouraging the City with priorities and noted EDAC is a citizen advisory committee s a Council decision. Council Member Dahl asked if con era ion for the one (1) year or five (5) year plan. Ms. Devine stated both plans are being pre Council Member Dahl stated her i ession this recommendation is very specific. She stated she realizes the time and efforE a has put into this consideration and thanked them for that effort. Mayor Bergeson stated this is recommendation from EDAC, based on the Council's directive, and being presented for the Council's consideration. Fred Chase, EDAC Chair, stated they are a group of citizens and each voiced their opinion in terms of recommendations being made to the Council. He stated the Council can accept or modify the recommendation. Mr. Chase reviewed their extensive effort in dealing with each issue of consideration and noted the one (1) year plan is more specific but can be modified by the Council as they desire. Council Member Reinert stated these are EDAC opinions and recommendations and he believes the Council is lucky to have their involvement in these issues on what should be developed in the future. He noted the Council consideration is to receive this recommendation, not necessarily adopt it. 9