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COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 23, 2006 APPROVED *269 project at completion will add $5 million to the City's tax bill, which will be a great help for Lino 270 Lakes. 271 272 Ms. Lindahl indicated they have held 60 meetings and open houses with the community, and have 273 received great feedback from those meetings that they will incorporate into the plan. She stated she 274 thinks they have a concept plan they can move forward with, and they look forward to bringing back 275 more detailed plans. 276 277 Councilmember Reinert advised that two years ago they started discussions on master planning and 278 the obvious benefits to that type of development in providing infrastructure for the city. He indicated 279 they have done an AUAR of the area also. He stated that while they all passed the Comprehensive 280 Plan, he was never happy with this area. He indicated that there is a lot of industry planned here, and 281 he has never been in favor of high-density residential in Lino Lakes. He stated he would prefer that 282 there be a not to exceed of 4.5 units per acre rather than an average of 4.5 units per acre. 283 284 Councilmember Reinert also commented that the change to the growth management policy seems 285 redundant, and he feels it does expose the City to setting a precedent, and asked if that portion of the 286 Comprehensive Plan Amendment could be removed. 287 288 Councilmember Carlson asked about funding for the interchange, and the breakdown between the 289 parties involved. Community Development Director Grochala advised that it has not been W290 determined. He stated they have received approximately $1 million federal funding for pre -design 291 work. He indicated that other funds have been applied for, but nothing has been determined. He 292 advised that with Hardwood Creek they have a large development that would benefit from the 293 improvements, and who will look at contributions to the project. 294 295 Councilmember Carlson asked about timing of the housing, and City Planner Smyser indicated that 296 would be determined during the PUD review, which would require a staging plan for housing and 297 roadways. Community Development Director Grochala stated that he believes five to six years for 298 the total housing project, depending on the market for housing stock and site improvement schedules. 299 He noted they would be looking at six months to one year just for grading on the site. 300 301 Carlson asked about the maximum number of housing units allowed, as she believes there is a 302 conflict with the Staff report and the resolution. Community Development Director Grochala advised 303 that the count is a not to exceed number of 1150 units, or 4.5 per acre, but they do not know at this 304 time exactly how many units there will be. 305 306 Ms. Lindahl stated that currently 58% of the units are single-family detached units. She indicated that 307 in response to Councilmember Reinert's comments, with the right language they would be willing to 308 go to two-thirds low density and one-third medium density, as well as agreeing to say a maximum of 309 4.5 units per acre. She stated that as to the conservation development, they would like to see the 310 specific language, but if the language is clear that as long as Hardwood Creek comes in with a 311 Conservation Agreement they will be able to exceed 147 units per year it would be acceptable. 5312 Community Development Director Grochala indicated they can add verbiage to the resolution. 313 7