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TOWN CENTER UPDATE, MARY ALICE DIVINE The Community Development Director came forward and explained the Design Standards being utilized through an ordinance as opposed to a guideline rout. He advised the concern of EDAC is that the ordinance route is too restrictive. The process will be discussed further at the August, 2000, EDAC meeting. Council Member Reinert suggested incorporating both ordinances and guidelines into the Design Standards. The Economic Development Assistant came forward and gave a visual presentation of the Town Center reminding the Council of the original vision of the project. It was noted that many cities have failed at the concept of a Town Center because of the lack of Design Standards. Council Member Carlson asked if the developer that was at the ED . eting was also developing in Mendota Heights. Staff advised he is developingHeights. They have a plan and are developing Design Standards. Council Member O'Donnell stated he has heard m ti b at these types of developments don't work in Minnesota. He stat o s more and more here that are successful. Staff advised this is a concept that is ,p o mnesota. As more cities do this type of development, more deve to cooperate. Council Member Carlso s a copy of the developers plan for the Village. Council Member picked for the Tow location. The draw d if the highway was seen as an asset when the site was taff advised that site was looked at as the most viable m t e highway is needed. Council Member Carlson noted that she read Lino Lakes is the 9th fastest growing City in the area. The City Planner noted that those figures are calculated as a percentage. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE, BRIAN WESSEL Staff advised they have received a series of requests from landowners regarding changes in the land use plan relating to the Comprehensive Plan. Staff distributed a memo regarding their requests and the process staff is pursuing in response to the requests. A specific landowner will be present at the next work session to discuss his request. Staff is requesting a special Council work session to specifically address the potential changes.