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s. Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for October 15, 2012 Page 4 of 7 Braham City Administrator who informed Bryan that they were looking at using the Braham rail spur for loading additional scrap. The Mayor stated that he appreciated the patience of the neighborhood and will keep them up to date on the progress. No formal action was taken. Review of Lions Park Master Plan At the public workshop of September 26, 2012, final changes were recommended by stakeholders to the Lions Park Master Plan. At their meeting of October 10, 2012, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission discussed the plan and would not recommend any changes at this time. Parks Planner Shayla Syverson explained they are supportive of the plan and would like to continue to work with the developer of the LaValle properties adjacent to Lions Park on the recent proposal for park dedication and expansion of Lions Park. Landscape Architect Amanda Prosser of WSB & Associates presented the Lions Park Master Plan. The Council indicated that the plan incorporated many of the features that had been discussed. The Council commented on the lack of parking and discussed their preference for Fitzgerald Avenue to be a through street. Council agreed to support the Master Plan and continue to work with the developers of the LaValle property on dedicated parkland. No formal action was taken. Discussion on Concept Plan for LaValle Property Developer Bill Lentsch applied for approval of a concept plan for property located to the west of Lions Park owned by Marvin LaValle. Community Development Intern Liz Hanson presented the plan to the Council, which consists of three multi -family residential buildings. The buildings would be an Assisted Living Facility, CommonBond affordable housing, and a Congregate Care facility with a total of 244 units proposed. In lieu of paying the park dedication fee of $585,600, the developer is proposing to dedicate approximately 3.5 acres for expansion of Lions Park. The plan shows this area to include a storm water pond, which Council felt would not be a benefit to Lions Park. City Engineer Jay Kennedy discussed storm water ponding and water reuse, and how it could be looked at as a regional issue. Jay indicated that more information would be needed on the site layout to provide other options. The Council discussed road options. 147`x' Street could connect to Oneka Lake Boulevard, Finale Avenue could be extended to Frenchman Road, and the portion of Finale Avenue between Upper 146`" Street and 147a' Street could be eliminated. The developer commented that cost was a concern to him and asked for the City to help find funding options for the road. Council noted it was important how the roads would be laid out because it would be critical to the development and access points for Lions Park and parking areas. Council also discussed the proposed housing types. They generally supported the type of life cycle housing outlined but had questions on the CommonBond facility. Bill Lentsch explained there would be 45-55 affordable workforce housing units. Occupants must be employed and pass a criminal background check. Rental would be subsidized according to their income. Liz explained the Planning Commission, Parks Commission, and the EDA had all reviewed the plan and generally supported it. City Administrator Bryan Bear stated that revisions would also