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• • • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 23, 2003 APPROVED Councilmember Carlson stated she is concerned about sending the wrong message by moving forward. She stated she has not yet seen the numbers that she needs to determine whether or not to move forward. She advised she will make her decision by Monday night at the Council meeting. Councilmember Dahl stated she does not want to be locked in or backed into a corner. Councilmember O'Donnell indicated he is also ready to move forward with the selection of representatives for the committee. Chief Pecchia advised the City riskslosing some of its personnel the longer the proposal is on the table. Councilmember O'Donnell recommended Mayor Bergeson also be appointed to the committee. This item will be added to the regular Council agenda Monday, April 28, 2003, 6:30 p.m. CENTURY FARM NORTH, JEFF SMYSER City Planner Smyser advised the phasing plan for Century Farm North was discussed at the last Council work session. He distributed the proposed phasing plan that the Council had indicated would be acceptable noting this item will be on the regular agenda Monday night. Councilmember Reinert inquired about the park area. City Planner Smyser advised there is approximately 7 acres of useable park land. There are also areas of wetland and open space. The whole park area is approximately 22 acres. Councilmember Reinert stated the City needs approximately 9.5 acres to satisfy the park dedication requirement. City Planner Smyser advised staff is working on that detail. Some of the park dedication may have already been satisfied. Councilmember Reinert stated it would be beneficial to also get some park dedication dollars to help develop the park. This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, April 28, 2003, 6:30 p.m. BRUEGGEMAN DEVELOPMENT UPDATE, JEFF SMYSER City Planner Smyser distributed and reviewed a copy of the current concept plan overlaid on an aerial photo. He noted the plan was reviewed at the last Planning and Zoning meeting. However, no application has been received for the townhomes. City Planner Smyser advised the Planning and Zoning Board determined limited business would be the best zoning for the site. The main concern is the gas station proposal and traffic issues. Design issues include lighting and noise that can be addressed with City