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COUNCIL WORK SESSION DECEMBER 9,1998 It was noted that the City held this discussion a year ago and adopted some goals. The City received the funding and spent it. Why is the City being told to commit to a different number? Brian explained that this discussion will be an annual event. The goals are a projection. Jeff explained that the important thing is that the City is making progress and is insuring local ordinances do not obstruct these goals. Kim said she would like it be said the way it is. Brian explained that he could set a meeting with Met Council staff so that the City Council can meet with them and ask them directly what this all means. He noted that senior housing, affordable housing and starter housing are all planned for the Town Center. The goals outlined in Resolution No. 98 - 175 are City wide goals but this is where the City plans to build most of these types of housing. John asked Jeff how the City measures up to these goals presently. Jeff explained that in 1994, 1995, 68% of the owner occupied was affordable, 23% of the rental was affordable. Jeff was asked what is affordable housing and he explained a single family house valued at no more than $128,000 or a one bedroom rental unit at $607 per month. Affordable does not mean low income. It also does not mean Section 8 housing. Low income is not the issue, affordable does not mean low income. Chris said he could support tying these goals to the Town Center site. Brian said he could • take this proposal to the Met Council. Kim suggested that when we meet with the Met Council, the Council should talk about the following: 1. Good faith issue of 15% versus 25% rental 2. Town Center versus City wide goals 3. Realistic goals versus bench marks This matter will be discussed further at the December 16, 1998 work session. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE, BRIAN WESSEL Brian explained that he has proceeded with the directive by Council to submit the draft Comprehensive Plan to Met Council. Alan Brixius is making the changes as directed by Council. A draft of the plan has been distributed as required by law to neighboring cities and agencies. He asked for a directive regarding the Lyden/Dahl Plan. Chris said that Met Council will know how three (3) Council Members feel and asked that Met Council be made aware of how the remaining two (2) Council Members feel. • Kim said the Comprehensive Plan was presented to Council and the Council voted to submit it to the Met Council. Anything not approved by the City Council should not be Page 3