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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 23, 2000 Council Member Carlson inquired what the City hopes to accomplish by developing the trail. Staff advised the trail will be for pedestrian access. The trail is not a trail connection to the major trail loop or a park. Council Member O'Donnell clarified that the trail is a City trail and was required to meet the ordinance. Staff added the whole plat is a PDO. The block is 200 feet longer than a normal block. When the second addition was platted, the developer did not own the property. When the third addition came through it was determined that the block was too long. The City owns the land. The developer must grade the trails. Council Member O'Donnell inquired about the main objections to the trail. Mr. Patronick advised his main objection is privacy. He stated he would not have bought the lot if he had known the trail would be placed there. The trail also has a steep incline that raises safety issues. The trail does not tie into the main trail 1 • • � He added that the house is approximately 15-20 feet from the trail. The Public Services Director stated the City has the optio development or vacate the trail. Staff recommended standpoint, it has been very clear that the trail woul not an important trail connection. with the trail trail. From a City d there. Staff noted it is Council directed staff to contact Mr. Quigle co ent. Council will consider the request to vacate the trail. This item will appear on the Cou - ion agenda Wednesday, September 6, 2000, 5:20 p.m. TOWN CENTER DESI `A ARDS, JEFF SMYSER Staff advised this items �.ivation of the discussion at the last Council meeting. Council endorsement o e esign standards would show support for the concepts in the Town Center. Council Member Dahl asked if the Metropolitan Council has indicated to the City that an endorsement is needed. The Economic Development Assistant reviewed the process for the application of the Livable Communities grant noting there are two (2) phases. Phase 2 will be much more detailed and include a presentation. The Advisory Committee wants to know that the concepts can be implemented. The Committee has not seen the design standards. Council Member Dahl asked if the grant is contingent upon mixed use or the amount of multiple housing within the Town Center. 4