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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION November 3, 2014 DRAFT 46 adequate storage. The quality of the product will be an important element also; the 47 station must last a long time. 48 49 The council discussed paying for the station. The city will have funds available that were 50 being paid to the Centennial Fire District. 51 52 la. Presentation from Scott Bocklund, TetraKO- Council Member Roeser noted that 53 became familiar with this company through a business recognition program; this 54 company of excellence was a winner of the competition. Mayor Reinert noted that this 55 city council is forward -thinking and makes decisions based on education and what's right 56 for this city. The council is interested in knowing more about this company. 57 58 Mr. Bocklund noted his familiarity with fire depailments and how they are set up. He's 59 looked at Lino Lakes and see its character and its interest in the environment. His 60 company has been recognized for its innovation. He gave a presentation showing the use 61 of his product (in the city of Blaine), the basics of stopping a fire, the benefits of using the 62 product, the science of the product, it's biodegradability and environmental safety, and 63 what is involved in using the product with fire equipment. 64 65 2. PUD Concept Plan for Watermark Residential Subdivision — City Planner Larsen 66 introduced Rick Packer, representing the developer. Ms. Larsen indicated that the 67 council is being asked to review this development as a formal concept plan. The council 68 and advisory boards have already reviewed the preliminary concept. She reviewed the 69 elements — number of units, aerial of location, concept of plans, transportation, parks, 70 storm water management, trails and other amenities. This plan (as compared to the 71 former Hardwood Creek plan) adds a ten acre parcel and may require a comp plan 72 amendment. She noted that density plans are included in the city's comp plan and the 73 densities planned for this area. The density calculation for this development is 2.35 74 (gross density) and 3.04 (net density). There is no commercial components, as was 75 included in the original Hardwood Creek proposal. She reviewed the proposed lot sizes 76 and some views of how the lots sizes work out with home footprints. There was 77 discussion about: 78 the ability to market townhomes; 79 value elements to buyers (according to Mr. Packer, backing up to woods and 80 trails); 81 the varying lot sizes; 82 street, sidewalk and trail plans; 83 commercial possibilities in the development and in the area. 84 85 Mayor Reinert expressed concern about the lack of change from the last review of the 86 project. The project looks "off weight" for Lino Lakes. Community Development 87 Director Grochala noted that the area is generally guided for medium density and that is 88 what the plans indicate. 89 90 The council discussed: 2