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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 19, 2000 This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, July 24, 2000, 6:30 p.m. 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 as also developing in Mendota Heights. Staff advised he is develo ' i n a eights. They have a plan and are developing Design Standards. Council Member O'Donnell stated he has hear developments don't work in Minnesota. He, that are successful. be re that these types of to see more and more here Staff advised this is a concept t in Minnesota. As more cities do this type of development, more d have to cooperate. Council Member Carl a copy of the developers plan for the Village. Council Mem. 'Rein: =d if the highway was seen as an asset when the site was picked for the n ter. Staff advised that site was looked at as the most viable location. The dra om the 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 4