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COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 21,1996 <br />TOWN CENTER PLANNING UPDATE, BRIAN WESSEL <br />Two mandates of the 20/20 Vision Project were that the City develop an identity and look <br />for a method to "kick-start" commercial development. Staff is proposing to satisfy both <br />mandates by developing a Town Center project. Mr. Wessel presented a proposal for a <br />Town Center and a timetable for the project, which he expected, would be privately <br />developed with assistance from the City. The proposal would include a variety of funding <br />options including Livable Communities funds. Total build -out of the Town Center would <br />probably be 10 years. <br />Several area developers have reviewed the Town Center proposal and they are interested <br />in the project. Fairview Health Clinic is very interested in building a clinic next spring <br />and a bank is also interested in the site. <br />Staff explained that architectural guidelines have not been established but would be <br />completed prior to the start of any construction. Staff is proposing to enlist the services of <br />some students at the University of Minnesota College of Architect would result <br />in a well-planned development at minimal costs. Staff expects t ectural <br />criteria would be rural in character. Staff will be presenting ) . (4) different <br />styles to the Council in October. <br />Staff explained that the City is in the process <br />southeast quadrant of the proposed Town Ce <br />before year-end. Ownership of the pro <br />the property. This project will re <br />Utilities will be required for t <br />me property in the <br />pects to have title to the property <br />the City to control development <br />ping to insure orderly development. <br />ear from now. <br />Staff also noted the nee -: •rtation study for the Lake Drive/I-35W intersection. <br />Development of t ' • w nter will greatly affect transportation patterns in this area. <br />The Town Center . ► . 1 . other reason that the Transportation Plan Summary <br />discussed earlier thi e ng with Mr. Robinson is very important to the City. <br />FINAL PLAT, APOLLO BUSINESS PARK, PLAT 2, BRIAN WESSEL <br />Staff presented the final plat of Apollo Business Park, Plat 2. This is an extension of the <br />originally Apollo Business Park plat. Outlot B on this plat will eventually be platted as <br />Apollo Business Park, Plat 3. <br />Council had no further questions on this matter. <br />PAGE 4 <br />