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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 17, 2001 Council Member Carlson asked what will happen to the zoning. Staff referred to a map and advised the zoning will be a mixed-use POD. Council Member O'Donnell asked if the City owned land is currently proposed for the hotel location. Staff advised the hotel is planned for land to the north of this area. The plan includes rental units above the commercial buildings with underground parking. The first level would be for retail and office space. Council Member Carlson expressed concern that Mr. and Mrs. Tagg may choose not to sell their property and the City may try to take it. Staff advised development of the City owned land should not have any negative impact on the development of the Tagg property. Mrs. Tagg asked how the YMCA will affect this development. Staff advised the YMCA does not have any effect on the development of the City owned propert Council Member Reinert expressed concern about putting rent ts on prime retail property. Staff advised this option integrate the housi ercial units. Council Member Dahl stated she does not feel .us its should be in this area. Mr. Tagg stated the City should leave their property. He stated the City' . 1 his property. Developers have Mayor Bergeson inquir Council compare like to go to the co the project will mo if the City is going to develop esign Standards have a large impact on ant his property, but not for housing. ming of what is necessary for the Metropolitan sion points on Target's schedule. Staff advised they would indicate the $450,000 will be used for infrastructure and d. Staff asked for Council direction regarding this option. Mr. Tagg asked if the Council is ready to protect him from being taxed out of his property. The land will increase in value if the property in front is developed. Mayor Bergeson stated it seems that it would be to the City's advantage to not tax Mr. Tagg out of his property. The City would then get a better quality development. He stated an opinion from the City Attorney should be obtained relating to tax laws. Mrs. Tagg asked if the study determines it is a positive for the City to purchase her land, could the $450,000 grant be used to help acquire her property? She also asked if the City could then apply for $1.5 million next year. Staff advised the City can apply for the $1.5 million grant next year and would be in a good position to obtain the grant. The Council could determine that the $450,000 be used