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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 14, 2006 Page 9 1 Mr. Pratt explained construction of the cottages has begun. He handed out packets of 2 information on the condos and the cottages pointing out materials on the availability list and a 3 newsletter. He stated ads are running on the story of what this area looks like. He explained 4 Pratt- Ordway advertised using local venues and events such as the Loft Condo Tours, the New 5 Home Show in January, and the Parade of Homes in February. 7 Mr. Pratt discussed the single level cottage homes targeting the aging community. He explained 8 these homes include an attached garage and door to the outside that offers an alternative to the 9 condominium living. He stated he always knew there would be a townhome element in the 10 concept plan, however, the plan evolved to match up with the buyer population by building I 1 cottage homes. 12 13 Mr. Pratt expressed his gratitude for help he received from Ms. Kvilvang, City Attorney 14 Lindgren and City Manager Morrison. 15 16 Mr. Pratt informed Council and the community a Christmas tree lighting event would occur on 17 November 30`h 18 19 Mayor Faust stated it is heartening to hear about private and public entities working together. He 20 stated it takes cooperation to make things happen. He stated Pratt Ordway provided a first class 21 product and it seems like a lifetime ago but it has only been three and a half year since the 22 project started. Mayor Faust applauded Mr. Pratt's tenacity in a market that can change. He 23 stated Pratt Ordway is a first class builder and property buyers realize it. 24 25 G. Resolution 06 -085, Community Services Levy. 26 27 City Manager Morrison stated this is an agreement between the City of St. Anthony and St. 28 Anthony -New Brighton School District 282 for the operation of recreational programs. He 29 explained this would be a contract agreement commencing January 1, 2007 through December 30 31, 2008 in the amount of $52,175 paid to the City per year. City Manager Morrison stated this 31 would be years three and four of the contract. 32 33 City Manager Morrison explained the school district previously had the ability to levy for the 34 recreational funding. He explained the Legislature and the Governor in a property tax reform 35 took this away, so the school asked the City to help with a program that costs about $315,000 per 36 year. 37 38 City Manager Morrison explained Community Services would be responsible for the scheduling 39 and administration of the recreational program. He explained an advisory council would set the 40 direction of Community Services and a City Councilmember would serve as liaison to the 41 Advisory Council. He mentioned Councilmember Horst is the liaison. 42 43 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Thuesen, to Approve Resolution 44 06 -085, a Resolution Relating to Community Services. 45