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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 9, 2003 APPROVED Mr. Crandall stated he is willing to work with the City so the project is beneficial both to • him and the City. Councilmember O'Donnell stated this type of project is what he envisioned for the Village. He stated it might make sense for the two developers to work together on the Village site. Councilmember Carlson stated she is concerned about the Comprehensive Plan and the number of units that are available. There is no restriction for the number of units in the Village. Park dedication is also a concern. Senior housing needs to be affordable. Councilmember Reinert stated he is concerned about the competition for the Village. Mayor Bergeson stated the Council needs time to think about the proposed project. Community Development should review the project also. He stated the project calls for a tall building in an area that has single family, single story homes. A bigger presence on Lake Drive would be less intrusive. LIVABLE COMMUNITIES GRANT APPLICATION, MARY ALICE DIVINE, MICHAEL GROCHALA Economic Development Assistant Divine advised there is a resolution authorizing application for a development grant through the Livable Communities Demonstration Program. The City is asking for $1,297.250 to help pay for amenities in the Village. •Thirty-six cities have applied for a grant. There is $7.9 million available. The application process requires a resolution of support from the Council by July 31, 2003. • Councilmember Reinert inquired about any obligation of the City if the City receives the grant. Economic Development Assistant Divine stated there is no obligation by the City because the City does not have a development agreement yet. The application is based on what the City knows at this time and things will change. This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, July 14, 2003, 6:30 p.m. 62ND STREET ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, JIM STUDENSKI City Engineer Studenski referred to a memo that was previously distributed regarding options for the 62nd Street reconstruction project. He pointed out the areas on a map that would need MUSA for the project. Community Development Director Grochala stated at this point, the City should forego the Comprehensive Plan amendment for MUSA. That would eliminate the assessments on the south side of the road. That would also make sanitary service available after 2010. Some residents have asked if they could be assessed now while agreeing not to develop until after 2010. The City Attorney has indicated that would be possible but it would be very difficult. One -hundred percent of the property owners would have to agree to that. Also, the way the land is set up some assessments may not be necessary.