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3 <br />CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 2, 1994 <br />Black Duck Estates, Shores of Marshan Lake and Fox Trace, have <br />had gross densities ranging from 1.99 to 2.61 per acre. Average <br />densities for these R-1 plats are 2.21 units per acre. <br />R -1X plats, including Quail Ridge, Woods of Baldwin Lake and <br />Pheasant Hills, Fifth Addition range from 1.3 units to 2.1 units <br />per acre. Gross density averages 1.5 units per acre. <br />Mr. Brixius suggested that the City Council decide how the City <br />will accept growth. He presented three growth options. Option <br />No. 1 - Slow Growth - 100 - 250 units annually. Mr. Brixius <br />noted that declining lot supply will slow residential growth. <br />Factors affecting this trend include: <br />1. City Charter <br />2. Current MUSA Distribution Patterns/Inflexibility <br />3. Unsewered Versus Sewered Neighborhoods <br />4. Land Availability <br />5. Low Development Densities Due to Environment <br />Option No. 2 - Moderate Growth - 250 - 400 units annually. <br />Factors affecting this option include: <br />1. Expand Supply of Land for Urban Development <br />2. Increase Supply of Residential Lots <br />3. Establish some Flexibility in the MUSA Distribution <br />4. Establish Development Pattern that Allows Reasonable <br />Extension of Services <br />5. Establish Policy for Addressing Urban/Suburban Conflicts <br />Option No. 3 - Strong Growth - 400+ - Factors affecting this <br />option are nearly the same as Option No. 2. <br />Mayor Reinert said he felt the City Council must think about the <br />optimum level of building permits per year. He noted that at one <br />time the City Council had talked about 250 permits per year. <br />Mayor Reinert asked that if the Council Members have a strong <br />feeling on this matter, it should be made known at this time. <br />Mayor Reinert said that the Economic Impact Study would have <br />given the City Council a better idea of what direction to go. He <br />suggested that the City may be on a collision course with the <br />school district because they are already talking about another <br />facility and the City Council is talking about additional space <br />needs and additional police and public works requirements. Mayor <br />Reinert noted that both entities will be vying for the same tax <br />dollar. <br />Council Member Bergeson said his concern is that if the City <br />Council takes a position that would limit growth, how will that <br />PAGE 3 <br />1 <br />