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Mounds View City Council July 26, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 3 Mayor Mueller asked for a report on the hotel numbers for 2021. Mr. Stauffacher requested this information be provided by the Gateway Treasurer Gary Meehlhause. Council Member Meehlhause stated revenues were on the rise and additional revenues have been put back into marketing for the Gateway. He reported through May of 2021, Mounds View’s two hotel revenues were up 14%. He discussed how Natalie Conrad has been working to assist with social media marketing efforts. Mayor Mueller thanked Twin Cities Gateway for their $1,000 grant. She indicated these funds would be used to promote Festival in the Park. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Concept Plan Review: Skyline, 4889 Old Highway 8. Community Development Director Sevald stated MWF Properties has submitted a concept plan for a 120-unit senior (55+) apartment building. The building will be four stories above underground parking, and consist of one, two, and three bedroom units. The project will be affordable housing, with income limits of 50% of the Average Median Income (AMI). Maximum rents and income limits vary based on household size, and the number of bedrooms. For example, in Ramsey County, a three-person household with two bedrooms, has an income limit of $47,250, and a maximum gross rent of $1,181 per month. Community Development Director Sevald explained a Concept Plan Review is intended to solicit comments from the Planning Commission and City Council, to assist the Developer in site planning. A Concept Plan does not have the detail expected for a formal Development Review. The expectation is for individual members of the Commission/Council to provide opinions. There is no formal action or Resolution. All opinions are non-binding. After Concept Plan Review, the Developer intends to submit an application for; (1) Rezoning from Industrial (I-1) and Highway Business (B-3), to Planned Unit Development (PUD); (2) Subdivision; and (3) Development Review. Additionally, the City intends to amend the 2020 Comprehensive Plan (after it’s adopted) to increase the maximum density for properties guided as Mixed Use, from 30-units per acre, to 50-units per acre. The proposed project has a density of 34-units per acre. For comparison, Gray Stone Flats has a density of 31 units per acre, and Bel Rae is at 45 units per acre. It was noted the Planning Commission reviewed this concept plan at their July 21st meeting and provided staff with feedback on the project. Peter Worthington, MWF representative, stated he has been working on this project for some time. He believed this was the right project for the Skyline Motel site. He explained he appreciated any comments or feedback the Council may have. Council Member Meehlhause asked what 55 and older meant. Mr. Worthington stated this meant at least one occupant in the apartment had to be 55 or older. Council Member Meehlhause questioned what type of income restrictions would be in place for this complex. Mr. Worthington stated he couldn’t answer this question but noted the management