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• COUNCIL MINUTES December 21, 1998 Density was discussed. Ms. Wyland defined high, medium and low density as follows: high density is nine (9) or more units per acre, medium density is four (4) to eight (8) units per acre and low density is one (1) to four (4) units per acre. Although nine (9) units per acre is average for high density, the Lino Lakes goal is 10-12 units per acre which will limit the size of the units. There are no apartment designations in the Comprehensive Plan. The only designation is high/medium/low density. There is no designation for income related to high/medium/low density housing. In the Livable Communities Program, 15% of renter mix is to be obtained by 2010, which for Lino Lakes would be 268 units. It is expected that most of these units will be in the Town Center. Mr. Wessel referred to a map and located the proposed higher density area within the Town Center in two (2) other areas of the City. The high density area on the west side of the City is the Tagg property. It was noted that 600 units are estimated for high density. Each area designated for high density will have approximately 200 units. Council Member Bergeson complimented staff for the working with the Metropolitan Council. He noted that initially, the goals were higher. Because staff negotiated with the Met Council, the goals are far more reasonable. Although no one can predict how the goals will compare to actual construction, it is important that the Comprehensive Plan does not conflict with these goals. The market will determine what gets built. 1111 Mayor Sullivan added that the goals are for 2010. Some areas will not be developed until 2020. Council Member Neal moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 174, as presented. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Dahl voting no. Council Member Bergeson moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 175, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Mayor Sullivan summarized as follows: a Livable Communities grant is paying for community development research in the Town Center. It is very important that the Town Center be put together well. This area proposed for commercial development has been indicated as very important to citizens through the 20/20 Vision project. Participation in the Livable Communities program helps the City prepare for that development. It is also a high priority within the City to maintain open space. The grant will fund a group that is dedicated to preserving open space and to work with developers planning new developments. To qualify for the grant, the City has to identify goals and commit to participating in the program. To meet the goals, the City must build 508 attached units of which 268 are rental units, and 32 are affordable units. The goals are in alignment with the 20/20 Vision project and the Comprehensive Plan. The grant will also help fund development of new trails. Council Member Bergeson stated the amount of the grant for the Town Center is $220,000. It • will enable the City to involve world class planners in the planning process. The Town Center