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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MARCH 6, 2002 Economic Development Assistant Divine continued, stating a draft of the preliminary agreement with the Beard Group was distributed at the last work session. She noted the various changes that have been made to the language in the agreement. Mayor Bergeson asked if Mr. and Mrs. Tagg have reviewed the agreement and the changes in the language. Mrs. Tagg stated she just read the agreement and inquired about the reference to the "third party" and the master plan. Economic Development Assistant Divine stated the City will not accept any applications for the City's portion of the property. If an application is received for the Tagg property, the application will go through the City process. Mrs. Tagg stated she wants to be clear that developers can wor City on her property during the agreement period with the Beard Grou Mr. Bill Beard, Beard Group, stated he would like the determine the economic feasibility of the project an involved. He distributed pictures and commented downtown Hopkins, Robbinsdale, Chicago and with Ryland Homes in Centerville this spring. e agreement allows to tify other issues that may be projects he has done in e stated he is starting a project Mr. Beard referred to the steps outlined i ' .e agreement noting that if the project does move forward, the next step is to sub ' : co ,pt plan. He distributed a sample of a concept plan that was used on ano profit. e stated he would like to break ground on the Village this year. Councilmember Reinert refe to E ibit ; in the agreement and asked if that is what the study will dete ne. Mr. Beard reviewed Ex ;gib;' ting the programming information listed would be investigated relating to v ue and costs. Recommendations relating to the project and mixed uses will also be ina.`ded in the economic feasibility study. This item will be on the regular Council agenda Monday, March 11, 2002, 6:30 p.m. LAKE PELTIER SURFACE WATER ZONING DISCUSSION, MARTY ASLESON Environmental Specialist Asleson stated this issue was discussed at the last work session. He reviewed the background of this issue noting the purpose of the no -wake zone is to minimize human disturbance to the adjacent nesting birds, aquatic vegetation and water quality around the island.