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SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION MARCH 21, 2000 <br />Staff reviewed the method used to calculate the amount of MUSA requested in the draft <br />plan. Staff referred to page 65-66 of the Plan indicating the calculation. Staff advised the <br />1.5 multiplier was used because of the undevelopable land within the City due to <br />wetlands. Staff noted a multiplier would not be needed if there were no wetlands. <br />Staff noted the City has complete control over MUSA allocation. There are no penalties <br />for having an excess of MUSA in the MUSA bank. MUSA allocation can be method <br />used to control growth. What needs to be determined is the City policies regarding <br />allocation of MUSA. <br />Council Member Carlson expressed concern regarding the Plan requesting too much <br />MUSA. <br />Mayor Bergeson stated the question is whether or not extra MUSA is a good or bad thing. <br />The previous Council was split regarding that issue. <br />Staff added that requesting additional MUSA from the Metropolit a it after the <br />Plan is adopted is a costly and lengthy process. <br />Staff advised the Plan has to be legal and legally support <br />laid out in the document. Staff did discuss the legal' <br />the City Attorney. <br />echanisms are <br />of mechanisms with <br />Staff reviewed the control mechanism �� �,$ tion in detail noting the MUSA <br />allocation rules. <br />Council Member Dahl re • of ssible septic system failure areas. Staff <br />advised any septic syste. 1 ars old can possibly fail. <br />Mayor Bergeson s � . t figures relating to MUSA for septic failure areas may <br />need to be included e lan. The Plan also does not include MUSA for low-density <br />unsewered residents. eas. <br />Staff requested Council Members level of comfort with the control mechanisms noting <br />that more detail is need. <br />Mayor Bergeson advised Council Members to review the staff handout in detail. If <br />Council Members have any more questions or issues they should be referred to staff. <br />Council Member Carlson expressed concern about the concept of MUSA and high <br />density. She stated she believes the City will not limit new houses to 147. The MUSA <br />numbers and zoning ordinances should fit at a maximum of 147 new homes per year. <br />• <br />