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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 23, 2000 are being made in response to various City Boards and landowners concerns. The City Council has the prerogative to take more time to review and revise the standards. Mr. Martin referred to a February 9, 2000, correspondence to the City that supports mixed use. He stated he hopes the Council does not lock in before a proper review period. Market evidence of support and a financial package is needed. Mayor Bergeson encouraged Mr. and Mrs. Tagg to keep the lines of communication open with the City. Council Member Carlson asked what the City is locked into if the grant is accepted. The Economic Development Assistant advised part of what the City is locked into will be negotiated. The City will have to meet the criteria of the Livable Communities. The design standards will say there will be a minimum of 10 units per with a maximum of 30 units per acre. Council Member Carlson stated the design standards sho than the application that was made for the grant. Staf calls for more housing. Revisions in the standards . ho it meets the intent of the standards. using numbers f the concept plans les are flexible provided The City Planner advised a specific number < ill be'` moved from the design standards. Mayor Bergeson asked if the City h standards. Staff advised a clarifi standards. Council Member O'Don 30 units per acre if 11 nits p go forward and the M arding the specific numbers in the ade regarding the numbers in the design e Metropolitan Council can force the City to build e is not feasible. Staff advised the project would not Council enforced that. Mr. Martin advised once .a agency gets a guiding document, that document will dictate their decisions. They may not be flexible on the issue of density. The flexibility of the Metropolitan Council has not been explored. Mrs. Tagg asked when she can get a comparison of the City Hall standards as opposed to the proposed design standards. The Economic Development Director advised a comparison of standards will be presented at the Council meeting and the public hearing at the September 2000, Planning and Zoning Board meeting. This item will be added to the regular Council agenda Monday, August 28, 2000, 6:30 p.m. 8