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COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 1997 • Affordability Ownership 68% 60% 68% 68% Rental 23% 23% 32% 35% City's Index 1996 Goals 1997 Goals Met Council • Life -Cycle Type (non single-family, detached) 5% 10% 35% 35% Owner/Renter Mix 96/4% 90/10% 75/25% 75/25% Density Single Family 1.0/acre 1.2/acre 2.3/acre 2.3/acre Multifamily 0/acre 5/acre 10/acre 10-12/acre Council Member Kuether objected to the high percentage of goals with respect to rental property within the community. She asked Mr. Wessel why this percentage is high. Mr. Wessel explained that the percentage goals are designed to provide numbers less than the Metropolitan Council's recommendations but higher than the City's original goals in an effort to compromise until the Comprehensive Plan is complete. He indicated that the Metropolitan Council should have no difficulty in accepting these figures conditioned upon renegotiation following completion of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Wessel stated that he is not concerned about the stated goals, as completion of the Comprehensive Plan will certainly provide a clear projection which is more in line with realistic community prospects. Council Member Lyden suggested that the Metropolitan Council's primary goal is high-density housing. Mr. Wessel agreed, but stated that the issue seems to be one of semantics. Council Member Bergeson pointed out that rural areas cannot logically be included in a high- density development plan. Ms. Wyland explained that high-density is based upon average development, citing the Behm development which stands at 2.3 units per acre. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 157 with the City's Goals in the Affordability - Rental category reduced to 15% and with the provision that Council review the percentages following ratification of the Comprehensive Plan. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Council Member Bergeson expressed concern about the effect of low percentage numbers on the total amount of the grant that Lino Lakes stands to receive as a result of these negotiations. Council Member Kuether stated that the City's actual goals should not be compromised to that extent. Mr. Schumacher indicated that the Metropolitan Council speaks highly of the City's application, and suggested that a spirit of cooperation will be fruitful.