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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 22, 2000 another drawing pointing out the enhanced green space, parking areas, and pedestrian pathway. He reviewed the proposed architectural design of the Target store noting how it relates to the proposed design standards. Mr. John Payton, Engineer for the project, came forward and reviewed an aerial map of the site noting that because of the soils, three -(3) storm water pond site will be created. He also reviewed the grading plan noting the sanitary sewer locations. He stated it is very important to Target that they have two (2) accesses to the site. Staff advised that a neighborhood meeting should be scheduled as soon as possible because the border of 77th Street is critical. The neighborhood meeting is tentatively scheduled for next month. Council Member Carlson stated it appears that staff and the developer are working on the issues related to the project. She stated she is anxious to hear the Environmental Plan. She stated that this plan is different from before. She asked if the developer is willing to agree to not the site. Mr. Palmquist advised the idea of a service station current proposal does not include a service statio not putting in a service station. from the ouncil has seen ce station on ssed with staff. The he is willing to agree on Council Member Carlson inquired abo h==veloper is looking for funding. Mr. Palmquist advised he would + e working with staff to see if there are funding sources to offset the c • • . no ` r aditional type development. He stated they have not yet determined an c- def funding. Council Member Car businesses that the Cit can visit. d concern regarding tax incentives for the same type of as. She asked for examples of development the Council Mr. Whitrock stated he developed the Stillwater Target and Apple Valley Greatland. He stated he also worked on the Midway Wards and Arden Hills ROTC Center. Mr. Palmquist stated there are similar Targets under construction in Rochester, Minnetonka and Chaska. The Shoreview Target will be expanding to a Super Target. Council Member O'Donnell asked for comments on the traffic study. The City Engineer stated the traffic study will look at the whole corridor down to the Town Center. The study will address Target's request for another access. The Village area will also be included in the study.