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City Council .Minutes September 13, 2004 Page 2 --------~-----~-------------- 5.0 Worksession 5.1 Council Open Forum City Administrator Pat Klaers stated that in the past the Council wanted to set some rime limits for agenda items, so this issue is on the agenda for discussion. Councilmember Tveite suggested not to set rime limits but to be cognizant of the long agenda. Councilmember Dietz requested to have on the council agenda of September 20, the reconsideration of the Line Avenue cul-de-sac. This road is the small part of C.R. 13 that was dealt with when Tyler Street was built. He felt that the road has turned into a shortcut for people. He would like City Engineer Terry Maurer to give the Council information on this issue and for the Council to revisit this item with the idea of a cul-de-sac being constructed. The Councilmembers concurred with this request. 5.2 Revised Layout - River Park Director of Planning Michele McPherson distributed information received today in regards to the River Park development on the Miske farm. The units have increased from 585 to 609. The mix of single family to townhomes is 54 percent, opposed to 56 percent of single family and 44 percent of townhomes, which was in the memo for tonight's meeting. Staff wished to receive feedback from Council to take back to the developer. Neighbors have been re-notified that this item will be on the September 20'h meeting agenda. Dr. Ron Bratlie from the School District stated that he was not included in all of the meetings and might not have all of the information. Nonetheless, he stated that the proposed school building would need to be located east/west to facilitate 100 percent daylight. His second concern was the close proximity of the power highline to this facility's proposed location. Ms. McPherson explained the approved and proposed developments for that area of the city. Mayor Klinzing asked who from the School District had been involved in the discussions. Ms. McPherson stated that Superintendent Dr. Jensen and School Board Member Hines have been part of the discussions and meetings with representatives of Orrin Thompson Homes. City Administrator Klaers stated that the Planning Commission recommended denial of the proposal that had been before them and the developers expressed some frustration on how to proceed. There were two courses of action. One, to do nothing in terms of a PUD and develop as Rid; and two, to pursue another development option and try to work with the School District in having the school relocated to this parcel. Staff indicated that if the school was included it would have a good chance for approval provided that the majority of the townhomes were located at a major intersection. Staff did not choose the site but noted that it ties closely to a park, and the city could have a joint agreement with the School District for maintenance and use of outside facilities. Staff felt the need to keep the development area under 600 units in order to have a chance for approval. I\:Is. McPherson stated that the school site is consistent with the direction received from Superintendent Dr. Jensen and School Board Ivlember I-lines. There were some concerns and the app~cant was looking at other alternatives in trying to move the school away from