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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION June 2, 2014 DRAFT 88 Council Member Stoesz wondered about the benefits of concrete versus asphalt street 89 construction and heard the city engineer's opinion that asphalt is preferable for 90 reconstruction. 91 92 6. Snowmobile Use on Main Street Trail Bridge (discussion requested by 93 council) — Bill Prinsen, President of the Rice Creek Trail Association, explained that his 94 group is asking the council to support their effort to have the new pedestrian trail over 95 I35W at Main Street open to snowmobile passage in the winter. It is a matter of safety 96 for the riders and, as far as the bridge surface, it will be covered with snow. He 97 reviewed the overall planning the group is doing for a trail system in the vicinity. 98 99 Mayor Reinert explained that the bridge is the jurisdiction of Anoka County and they will 100 make decisions on its use. He believes the question for the group is how they can get 101 permission to use the bridge. Mr. Prinsen noted that they are certainly in touch with the 102 County on the matter; it would be helpful to have the support of the City. 103 104 Police Chief Swenson was asked if he supports snowmobiles on the bridge and he said 105 his preference is to have the snowmobiles off of the street. On the question of whether 106 or not the trail will be plowed in the winter, Public Services Director DeGardner said it 107 would not be plowed since it leads nowhere — there is no path on north side. 108 109 The council concurred that the city will contact Anoka County Commissioner Rhonda 110 Sivarajah to learn about possible concerns and attempt to work on the issues as that is 111 possible. 112 113 4. Century Farm North, PUD Amendment — Planner Larsen reviewed a 114 PowerPoint presentation on the proposed project that involves a rezoning and preliminary 115 plan. The original Century Farm North development includes a variety of housing styles 116 and she noted that these actions would finish up the existing project. An amendment to 117 the plat boundary is being requested to include an additional property (that is almost one 118 acre) and straightens out a boundary and allows for about eleven additional parcels. 119 There will be 32 new parcels overall. A vacation of park land is also requested for 120 additional lots; the city would receive payment for the vacation. The previous townhome 121 proposal is being withdrawn for single family housing development, an amendment to the 122 PUD. She discussed the impact on density, noting that the level will fall below the 123 comprehensive plan guidelines. She reviewed the type of homes planed and the lot sizes. 124 Water and sewer infrastructure was also reviewed. Fees for park dedication and other 125 will exceed $54,000 for the project. 126 127 The council discussed their interest in seeing park and trail land developed in the area. 128 Staff explained the long term plans for the area and how park and trail funding will 129 develop. When asked about when housing starts will occur, staff estimated probably not 130 until next spring but there may be a model home built this year. 131 3