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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 9, 2003 APPROVED Mr. Lyle Bye, representative for the Public Safety Citizens Committee, stated the Committee also has the same concerns as the City Council. However, the City needs to move quickly on this issue for the morale of the department. He stated the Committee is very happy with the levels of police service. The Committee would also recommend that if the City does move forward they hire from the existing police force. This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, April 14, 2003, 6:30 p.m. ANOKA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PROPOSAL, MARY ALICE DIVINE Economic Development Assistant Divine advised Anoka County has requested special legislation allowing the County to form a countywide Community Development Authority (CDA). The CDA includes the ability to levy taxes. She distributed and reviewed a copy of the study that was done and resulted in the idea that the County should be more involved in economic development. She also reviewed the pros and cons of the CDA noting Lino Lakes would benefit from the development that might occur. No action is necessary from the Council. Economic Development Assistant Divine added that if the legislature passes the proposal, the City cannot opt out of the 40% that will be spent on County projects. The City can opt out of the 60% that would be spent on projects within the City. CENTURY FARM NORTH, PHASING PLANS, MICHAEL GROCHALA . Community Development Director Grochala advised Staff is getting ready to bring the Behm's project to the Council. Century Behm's Farm North includes 249 units within five phases. There are issues with infrastructure and possible phasing options. Staff has reviewed Option 1A and believes it is workable although there are MUSA issues. • Community Development Director Grochala reviewed Option 1 A noting there would be no special Council action necessary to go over the 20% mark for annual MUSA allocation. Staff is requesting Council direction regarding this matter. Mayor Bergeson stated the Air Park is unique to the City of Lino Lakes and the City should try to accommodate the development. Councilmember Reinert stated he is concerned that the City is exceeding the number of homes to be built each year and the MUSA allocation. Mayor Bergeson stated it would be easier for the Council to approve the plan if it does not exceed the MUSA acreage. Mr. Gary Uhde, developer, reviewed Option 2B Phasing plan noting there are four elements to the development. Option 2B would require more units to be built in the first year and even more additional MUSA. He asked for Council direction regarding which option should be pursued.