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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/08/2000 Council Packet• • • WORK SESSION AGENDA LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL WEDNESDAY November 8, 2000 5:30 P.M. — COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. CSAH 49 Reconstruction Update, John Powell 2. Town Center Update, Mary Alice Divine 3. Resolution 00 -105 Electing to Continue Participation in the Livable Communities Program, Jeff Smyser 4. Clearwater Creek Business Center — Amending Conditions of Plat Approval, Jeff Smyser 5. Final Plat — Clearwater Creek Business Center, Jeff Smyser 6. West Shadow Ponds — Trail Location, Jeff Smyser 7. Behm's Park Residential Lots, Jeff Smyser 8. Comprehensive Plan Update, Dan Tesch 9. Northwest Saddle Club, Donna Carlson 10. Regular Agenda Items 11. Adjourn Revised 11/7/00 jmv 1:30 p.m. PAGE 1 • e • MEMORANDUM October 6, 2000 to: City Council from: Jeff Smyser subject: West Shadow Ponds cc: Brian Wessel, Rick DeGardner, John Powell You will recall we discussed the West Shadow Ponds project at the September 6 work session. The City Council agreed that the extension of West Shadow Lake Drive should be extended to the 62nd St. right of way with a barricade constructed. Removing the barricade to allow the new road connection to 62nd will be determined in the future. Several Councilmembers expressed concern over the trail location and preferred that it be moved into the drainage easement. At the time, it seemed feasible. We received a letter from the developer stating that further analysis reveals that moving the trail to the easement would require additional wetland fill. This is undesirable from both an environmental and a regulatory perspective. The trail as proposed does provide for connection to a longer trail. It creates a nice loop using Fox Road. The developer proposes screening and landscaping options to provide privacy for existing lots in Birchwood Acres. This was anticipated in the creation of the trail corridor. To accommodate screening, the corridor was made 30 feet wide instead of the standard 15 feet. I discussed this trail with Rick DeGardner, Director of Public Services. Rick concluded that the trail should be included and should be in its proposed location. Considering the environmental impact and the usefulness of the trail as a neighborhood amenity, I agree. The attached drawing shows that moving the trail down one lot would require crossing (and filling) additional wetland. The attached plan for Birchwood Park shows the planned trails. attachments: Letter from Mattke and Carlson Drawing showing additional wetland fill if trail is moved Plan for Birchwood Park Park Board minutes, October 5, 1998 Mattke Surveying & Engineering, Inc. 7671 Central Ave. N.E. • Fridley, Minnesota 55432 • (763) 783 -0300 September 21, 2000 City of Lino Lakes City Council Members and Staff 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 re: WEST SHADOW PONDS -- Trail Location Dear Council Members and City Staff: The purpose of this letter is to inform the City of the problem associated with moving the trail corridor to the south of its present location, and to provide two alternative solutions to address neighbors' privacy /security concerns associated with that trail corridor. In 1996, concerns were raised about the location of the proposed trail corridor from West Shadow Lake Drive into the park land just west of the above project. Residents adjacent to the trail were concerned that teen -agers would enter the park at that location for drinking parties, and were also concerned about their own back yard privacy /security. To address the teen -age drinking issue, it was agreed by the City, that there would be no driving entrance and no parking provided for the park at that location. And in deference to adjacent residents, the trail access was made 30 feet wide rather than the standard 15 feet, so there would be room for a row of evergreen trees along the north side of the trail for increased privacy /security. In recent meetings and workshops, it was suggested that the trail be moved to the south, and go between some of the new lots (that will be created in the above project.) The problem with moving the trail is we would have to cross wetlands. The Wetland Conservation Act requires avoidance of wetlands whenever possible. This wetland impact is not necessary with the trail in its present (already dedicated) location. And, it was with the "avoid wetlands when possible" restriction in mind, that the park access corridor was placed where it is in 1996. Thus we can not now say that avoidance is not possible. Consequently such an impact will not be allowed, and the access location can not be moved to the South. The question to be decided by the City is whether a trail connection at the existing location is desirable or not, in light of residents' privacy /security concerns. If not, the City could abandon that trail corridor, and it would revert to Mr. Carlson (owner of the original piece of property that the corridor was dedicated out of), and it could be incorporated in the lots of the plat. If a trail connection is still desirable at the existing location, then alternatives for ensuring the privacy /security of the adjacent residents should be discussed. In view of past discussions regarding trails and this particular trail connection, we believe that this connection is desirable. It would provide a short walking loop through the park and back via Fox Road, and would provide direct access to the park for West Shadow Lake Drive residents. In Land Surveying • Civtl Engineering • Municipal Residential & Commercial Development • addition, it would provide a direct access to the trail that will run through the park to 62nd Street, and its trail to Ware Road. In summary, we believe the trail connection is desirable for the City's trail system. If the City determines that the trail connection is desirable, then we have two suggestions to help with back yard privacy /security. When discussed in 1996, the trail corridor was made 30 feet wide to allow for planting a row of evergreen trees along the north line of the corridor, between the trail and the existing residences. As one alternative, Mr. Carlson is willing to pay the cost installing these trees as part of this project. If security is the most important concern, the existing 4 -foot high barb wire fence between the trail corridor and Birchwood Acres could be improved upon. In addition, 6 -foot evergreen trees will not provide 100% screening for several years after planting. So, as a second alternative, Mr. Carlson is willing to pay for removing the existing barb -wire fence and installing a 6 -foot wood privacy fence along the north line of the trail corridor (between the trail and Lots 1, 2, and 3.) Both alternatives would screen the trail and its users from the back yards of the adjacent homes. And both alternatives would ultimately provide more privacy than not having a trail, because when looking over the trees or fence, the nearest home in West Shadow Ponds would be 30 feet further than if the trail were not there. Aesthetically, trees may be more desirable. For security, however, the fence option may be desired. At any rate, we believe the privacy /security concern can be addressed. In summary, due to wetland rules, the trail corridor can not be moved further south. However, the privacy /security concern can be addressed, and two options have been presented. Sincerely Tedd W. Mattke, P.E. Richard S. Carlson & Associa e .. ' • ,, 9 ,..,.,_..• •••••• muswievaleo..A.,.._,:i?•• 1 1 m t 1 rr ' t I erg; Pe rerd kfr. _ 1 \ iwom. *. Ilk ri, 1 14* 4w: ' jor' 4. ■ismo.- 1 As_ 4V,7 AAA At Lo o o __, kr jrir, ___a__ _._ ‘i-_.._ Ar. 0- 0 x., vz Wc ,1 4 TRAIL ACCESS HAWTHORN ROAD LONESOME PINE TRAIL P (10X BENC IELD OOft • UL LI 10ft high) 4hind backstop SOC BIRCHWOOD PARK CITY OF LINO LAKES Rf3AR`3BYs igirgiffr PLANT MATER /AL BUFFER Approx. 80' from foul lino to prop.rfy lino. Dab 7 /t/q • s - WALD l-100' AREA CALCULATIONS TOTAL DEDICATED PARK AREA AREA OF WETLAND AREA OF DEVELOPABLE LAND TRAIL ACCESS I FOX∎ROAD 1Rl AC. 7.9 AC. 10.5 AC. rd • • J RAIL ACCESS City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting October 5, 1998 • WEST SHADOW LAKE EXTENSION - RICK CARLSON: Rick referred to a memo regarding park dedication for the West Shadow Lake Road Extension. It appears that park dedication for this project was fulfilled with the Millers South Glenn Project, with the expansion of Birchwood Acres Park. Based on the master plan it appears the city needs a trail connection to Birchwood Acres Park along the north side of the plat, west of West Shadow Lake Drive. • Mr. Tedd Mattke, Mattke Engineering, Inc., came forward and reviewed the memo which indicated their most recent sketch plan for West Shadow Ponds, dated September 17, 1998, incorporates comments received from the Planning Commission, including elimination of the temporary cul -de -sac and constructing West Shadow Lake Road all the way to 62nd Street, and shifting West Shadow Lake Road further east at 62nd Street. The project park dedication requirements were met by the land dedication provided for this project. He stated that as the trail dedication, it is anticipated that the Park Board will require construction of the trail into Birchwood Acres Park along the north side of the plat as part of this project. Paul verified that the existing property owner is Mr. Rehbein. He asked if any other property is needed for dedication. Mr. Mattke indicated the two parcels square up all park dedication. Chair Lindy asked where the trail connection from West Shadow f Lake Road into the park will be. Mr. Mattke indicated a 30' wide trail has already been dedicated along the south border of the existing homes. Chair Lindy noted there is already a fence there and it is high land. Pat asked if there will be a north /south trail. Mr. Mattke explained that there will be a north /south trail that connects up with Birch Park. There is also a proposal to connect land into the Miller South Glen development. Mr. Mattke asked for the Park Board approval of the plan before they go before the Planning & Zoning Board. Chair Lindy stated the plan provides what was asked for. He stated the Park Board is in agreement on the park dedication for the West Shadow Lake Extension. 0 REQUEST FOR FENCING ALONG NEW TRAIL SEGMENT ON ARROWHEAD DRIVE: Rick stated the trail segment located on Arrowhead Drive directly south of Shenandoah Park should be completed within the next few 2 • • MEMORANDUM November 8, 2000 to: City Council from: Jeff Smyser subject: Behm's Park Lots cc: Dan Tesch, Rick DeGardner, Mary Kay Wyland, John Powell Gary Uhde of G. M. Development has requested that the City allow him to follow through on his plan for development a portion of what is now Behm's Park. Staff is bringing this to the City Council for discussion and direction. In 1999, the City Council authorized selling 2.55 acres of the park to G. M. Development for $75,000, which was to include improvements to the park (Ordinance 16 -99 and Resolution 99- 50). The intent was to allow for the creation of nine house lots. However, there was no guarantee that the City would approve rezoning or development of the 2.55 acres. To summarize the history, Behm's Park currently includes approximately 8.6 acres. The park area includes Lots 13, 14, 15, and 16, Block 2, Sunset Oaks. The City acquired these four lots for park purposes via warranty deed in December 1985. I am told that the requirement that they are for park purposes was amended with the agreement of those who dedicated the land as part of the 1999 actions described above. The City rezoned Lots 14, 15, and 16 to R -1 in 1994 (Ordinance 15 -94). Lot 13, the southern portion of the park, was not included in the rezoning action. I don't know why this lot was excluded from the rezoning. In 1997, the City received approval from the Metropolitan Council to allow the City to use part of its MUSA reserve for the Behm's Century Farms development. The approved submittal map did not include Lot 13. That is, the southern part of Behm's Park was not included in the area where MUSA can be applied. I don't know why this lot was not included in the City's submittal. In order to provide for following through on the 1999 actions, three actions would be needed: 1. Rezone Lot 13 Sunset Oaks to R -1. 2. Allocate 2.55 acres of MUSA reserve to the area to be sold to the developer. This would include approximately 0.52 acres outside of the area approved for MUSA. 3. Preliminary plat, with normal plat submittal from the developer. • - COUNTY NWY.`- "R10Hrt0P`WAY PLAT N0 50 M*I-N STRCET 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LOT 1 BLOCK 1 / CARL STREET 16 15 14 14 13 12 11 OUTLOT B PARK 10 8 10 6 9 1-T 6 15 .14 2 13 2 C UNTY— ROAD - NO. 153 3 1 2 3 4 4 2 2 73 4) ■ 3 i I 1 MAIN ST o‘"c) \kd 1(N. LINO AIR R 1—EtaA4$ tiSe 1 ! ,10 , _ - , • ___.._.---i r - - .1 1 - 1 '---7- I ---- - i i - i 6 t -'!. .1 *-- — •- ..- - ' ' ' . " , , C, ' t , , .. ' 4 '-.'. t „ - ti- '• .,.., 1 or h - - - -- , - i ( -■t- ' 2 • • • N 00'0I'41" E- 0 1 0 2 Ii 31.141 80.00 80.00 LOT SPLIT FOR: CENTURY FARM!! DEVELOPMENT - - -- PALOMINO N —. ___------- - - --_� --- -- - - - - - -- — -- -V8.86 N 87'09 r 80.00 --- 400.00 -- 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 Id 0 1 .9 1.8 -- ' l 0 -- 80.00 -- 80.00 t) 153.88 — 400.00 S 87'09'I0" W -- a�0.- gyp' 1 - PA - - - - -' 1 - /t- - - A p� N -35.00 N89'29'14 "W--, -- 135.00 S89•29'14 "E--- r- 13500 N89.29'14 "W 8 o 0 8 — 573.23 N 87°2I'40" E o' 1I 1i 1 135.20 ( , I AD/40 3e6, /et- /y1 a7 • Council Member Bergeson introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption. CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA ORDINANCE NO. 16-99 AN ORDINANCE OFFERING THE SALE OF CITY PROPERTY, BEHM'S CENTURY FARM PARK THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES DOES HEREBY ORDAIN: Section 1. The real property described as Lots 13 —16, Block 2, Sunset Oaks is owned by the City of Lino Lakes. Section 2. The City Council of the City authorizes the sale of 2.55 acres of this park in exchange for development of the remaining park area. If the development costs are less than $75,000 the developer will submit the difference in cash. Section 3. The Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days following its passage and publication, in accordance with • - City Charter. Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council his'; 2 d o 999. `1AA(J iiild"leiv Marilyn 4. Andersrin, Clerk- Treasurer. The motion for adoption of the foregoing Ordinance was duly seconded by Council Member Lyden and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bergeson, Dahl, Lyden, Neal, Sullivan. The following voted against same: none. Whereupon said Ordinance was declared passed and adopted. sw /rick/Ordinance 16- 99.doc Council Member Bergeson and moved its adoption. introduced the following ordinance CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 99-50 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING PROCEEDS OF SELLING 2.55 ACRES OF LAND FOR DEVELOPMENT OF BEHM'S CENTURY FARM PARK WHEREAS, the City currently owns and 8.6 acre parcel of land in the Behm's Century Farm Development and; WHEREAS, the City Council has authorized the sale of 2.55 acres by Ordinance 16 -99 and; WHEREAS, the City Council has designated the proceeds from this sale to be directed for the development of Behm's Century Farm Park and; WHEREAS, if the total development costs are less than $75,000 a cashiers check will be submitted for the difference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, the Council designates the proceeds of selling 2.55 acres of land for development of Behm's Century Farm Park. Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 12t mao!A . Anderson, :Clerk-Treasurer The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council Member Dahl and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bergeson, Dahl, Lyden, Neal, Sullivan. The following against same: none. Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. sw /rick/Resolution 99- 50.doc WARRANTY DEED Individual to Corporation `` ``�� THIS INDENTURE, made this 6th day of December , 1981L, between ROBERT S. TILSEN and JOYCE TILSEN, his wife, of the County of Dakota, State of Minnesota; LAURENCE G. MARVY and MIREL MARVY, his wife, of the County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota; KENNETH, E. TILSEN and ROBERT'S. TILSEN, Trustees of the EDWARD N. TILSEN and ESTHER N. TILSEN GRANDCHILDREN TRUST, of the County of Ramsey and State of Minnesota; and LEONARD J. LEWENSOHN and GERTRUDE C. LEWENSOHN, Trustees of the Marital Trust Created Under the Last Will and Testament of HY J. LEWENSOHN, decedent, of the County of Milwaukee, State of Wisconsin, all parties of the first part, and CITY OF LINO LAKES, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Minnesota, party of the second part. WITNESSETH, That the said parties of the first part, in consideration of the sum of ONE DOLLAR AND OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATIONS, to them in hand paid by the said party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby Grant, Bargain, Sell and Convey unto the said party of the second part, its successors and assigns, Forever, all the tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Anoka and the State of Minnesota, described as follows, to -wit: Lots 13, 14, 15 and 16, Block 2, Sunset Oaks, according to the recorded plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for the County of Anoka, for park purposes. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD THE SAME, Together with all the herida- ments and appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in anywise appertaining, to the said party of the second part, its successors and assigns, Forever. And the said parties of the first part, for themselves and their heirs, executors and adminstrators, do covenant with the said party of the second part, its successors and assigns, that they are well sezied in fee of the lands and premises aforesaid, and have good right to sell and convey the same in manner and form aforesaid, and that the same are free from all encumbrances. And the above bargained and granted lands and premises, in the quiet and peaceable possession of the said party of the second part, its successors and assigns, against all persons lawfully claiming or to claim the whole or any part thereof, subject to encumbrances, if any, hereinabove mentioned, the said parties of the first part will Warrant and Defend. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, The said parties of the first part have hereunto set their hands the day and year first above written. Laurence G. Council Member Neal 99 =oved its adoption: 0 to. introduced the following ordinance and CITY OF LINO LAKES ORDINANCE NO. 15 - 94 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. B1 OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES BY RWZONING. CERTAIN REAL ESTATE FROM RURAL (R) TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R -1) (BEHM'S CENTURY FARMS) The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota 'does ordain: I. Ordinance No. B1 of the City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota, passed by the City Council on July 13, 1992 is hereby amended by rezoning from Rural (R) to Single Family Residential (R- 1), pursuant to the provision of the. Zoning Ordinance of the City of Lino Lakes, the following described property: The Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 7, Township 31, Range 22, Anoka County, Minnesota. Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, Block 1, Sunset Oaks Lots 14, 15, 16, Block 2, Sunset Oaks Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14,-15, Block 4, Sunset Oaks Lots 17, 18, 19, Block 2, Lino Air Park North II. Save as above amended, said Ordinance No. Bl shall stand as initially passed and as previously amended. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to the City Charter. Passed by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 26th day of September, 1994. - ATTEST : Vernon F. Reinert, Mayor J.Cpia.L.:��a arilyn Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer 15 16 ORDINANCE NO. 15 - 94 Page -2- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Council Member Elliott and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor: Bergeson, Elliott, Kuether, Neal, Reinert. The following voted against same: none. Whereupon said ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. r cst. ; 7. L. 0 s - : 0 ; z r 0 '4 0 )- 0 '`F,:(1) fr -L Metropolitan Council Working for the Region, Planning for the Future Working for the Region, Planning for the Future July 29, 1997 Mary Kay Wyland, Planning Coordinator City of Lino Lakes 1189 Main Street Lino Lakes, MN 55014 RE: City of Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Behm's Century Farms 2nd Addition MUSA Expansion Metropolitan Council Referral File No.16150 -4 Dear Ms. Wyland: At its meeting on July 24, 1997, the Metropolitan Council adopted the attached staff report with the following Findings and Conclusions, and the Recommendations. This consideration was based on a report of the Community Development Committee. A copy of this report is attached. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. In response to significant population growth projected in the region over the next 25 years, the Metropolitan Council has adopted a Regional Growth Strategy as part of the Regional Blueprint. In addition, the Council has updated its regional system plans to reflect the Regional Growth Strategy. The Regional Growth Strategy proposes that cities in the region accommodate projected population,usehold and employment growth by making efficient use of land and strategically increasing development densities. 2. Under state statute (Minn. Stat. § 473.175, Subd. 1), the Metropolitan Council may require a local governmental unit to modify any comprehensive plan or part thereof which may have a substantial impact on, or contain a substantial departure from, metropolitan system plans. Substantial impact or departure in this case may extend beyond an individual plan to include the potential "cumulative effect" of similar plans by other communities. 3. Lino Lakes is a city of 13,000 people and 3,900 households (1995 estimate) located in southeastern Anoka County. It is shaped by regional facilities: interstate freeways (I -35W & I -35E) and the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve and is on the growing edge of the metropolitan urban area. Lino Lakes proposes to use some of its 150 -acre MUSA reserve for the 55.7 -acre (net) Behm's Century Farm Development project. This acreage is proposed to be subtracted from the City's 150 -acre MUSA reserve. 4. The project involves consolidation and replatting of 30 previously platted but undeveloped 5 -acre lots and an outlot to create 135 single family lots at a net density of 2.42 units /acre. The replatting will permit this area of Lino Lakes, which could be developed at quasi -rural densities and have the effect of blocking or postponing • urbanization of this part of the City, to be urbanized consistent with the Regional Growth Strategy. The project's proposed density is greater than the City's historic density of 1.3 units /acre and higher than the Regional Growth Strategy density guidelines of 2.3 units /acre for single family housing in Lino Lakes. The plan amendment is fully consistent with the Regional Growth Strategy and the Regional Blueprint. non c,.* c+stit, FF1n1 -1asa (61 21 291 -6359 Fax 291 -6550 TDD/TIY 291 -0904 Metro Info Line 229 -3780 • Mary Kay Wyland Page 2 July 29, 1997 5. The plan amendment is not in conformity with the metropolitan system plan for transportation because the City does not have an up -to -date comprehensive plan and transportation plan element. These requirements were specified in the Council's 1996 approval of two plan amendments as a precondition for any future MUSA expansions north of the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve. 6. This nonconformity does not result in a substantial negative impact on the regional highway system because: a. A traffic analysis of the impact of the proposed development on the I- 35W/Lake Drive (CSAH 23) interchange shows that one of the ramps (northbound off -ramp from I -35W) is presently at Level of Service (LOS) D due to turning movement problems that cause traffic congestion on the I -35W mainline. All of the other ramps are operating presently at LOS C. b. The traffic analysis shows that the project will not adversely impact the LOS on the other ramps but will exacerbate the problems with the northbound ramp unless a traffic signal is installed at the intersection of the off -ramp and Lake Drive. c. A traffic signal, proposed in.the traffic analysis as the recommended method of mitigating the congestion and backups, will not only mitigate the problems at the ramp exacerbated by the project, but will significantly reduce the existing turning movement problems and resulting traffic congestion, improving Ell the LOS from D to C. d. The project developer has agreed to pay the estimated $120,000 cost of the traffic signal if the project is approved. 7. The plan amendment is in conformity with the regional system plans for Aviation, Recreation Open Space and Water Resources Management; and is compatible with the plans of adjacent governmental units and the school district. 8. There is precedent for delaying MUSA expansion proposals because of transportation system concerns. The Council has delayed a number of MUSA expansions in cities (Andover, Champlin, Cottage Grove, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove and Ramsey, for example) so that they could prepare traffic analyses to address specific problems that the proposals created on the Metropolitan Highway System, or could update their inadequate transportation plan elements or both. 9. In this case, a precedent is not applicable for the following reasons: a. The proposed amendment is smaller than previous MUSA expansions cited above. It involves 55.7 net acres, less than 10 percent the size of the Eden Prairie and less than 5 percent the size of the Maple Grove MUSA expansions. b. The proposed amendment is a land exchange, so there is no net addition to the City's MUSA acreage. c. The proposed amendment will result in a substantial improvement in the Level of Service of a regional principal arterial highway. • Page 3 10. The average size lot in the development will be 13,100 square feet. Lots in the first phase already completed ranged in price from $25,500 to $32,500, with an average price of $29,500. Lots in the new addition are to be similarly priced. The single family housing in the new addition is expected to have a base -price of $105,000 to $115,000 and a price range up to $160,000. If the past is an indication of the future, the four model homes listed in the 1996 Parade of Homes ranged in price from $116,575 to $120,525. The project will not add diversity to the housing stock or benefit the City's life cycle housing goals. RECOMMENDATIONS That the Metropolitan Council adopt the attached Findings and Conclusions with the following recommendations: 1. That the City may put the proposed plan amendment into effect and no plan modification is required. 2. That until such time as the Council has acted on the review of the City's updated comprehensive plan and transportation plan element, the City may not further expand its MUSA area or use its MUSA reserve outside of TAZ 95 and sewer districts 1, 4S and/or 6. Sincerely, • tit nson Chair CJ:lv Attachment cc: Donald Bluhm, Kyle Colvin, MCES Municipal Services Jim Uttley, Office of Local Assistance Jim Larsen, P.E., Municipal Services Guy Peterson, Sector Representative acopooriooi7/v