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CiMinutes of the Re ular Council Meetin of Au ust 7 2000 Pa e3of4 Grove Heights were not realized. Brueggemann stated that there are six townhomes that will be at market rate,while the other town homes will be affordable housing. Brueggemann also stated that all tenants are subject to credit and background checks and that Sherman Associates received a 99% management rating for their properties reviewed by HUD. Mayor Werner asked about the proposed street improvements in conjunction with this ley Streets project; if this project was not to go in, when sta ed ithat the City is estimating that those redone as e roads er the City's plan? City Engineer Tom Montgomery would be improved within the next 5 to 10 years,but that sanitary and Ovate se would as wouldow the City to be upgraded for this project. Montgomery stated that any redevelopment to improve the water and sewer system as there is a concern about water service availability. He recommended that street,water and sanitary improvements be done all at one time to save money. Mayor Werner expressed concern that the residences surrounding the project would be bearing the was cost of the improvements prior to the normal improvement schedule,due Staff and streets. Staffsalso directed to work on an estimate of cost to provide new sewer, sanitary, directed to determine the cost to the City of patching the streets now and the replacement of the roads in a few years. ressed concern at the parking spaces, stating that the revise Councilmember Johnson exp the parking requirements, but at that compact parking spaces have been plan presented fulfills date more parking,the softening increased. Councilmember Yandrasits also noted that to accommo features of the parking lot have been removed, such as additional landscaping and plantings. Councilmember Hicks stated that he felt this was as beneficial project and that the developer has accommodated all parking on-site as requested by the Council. Mike Harp, 503 Ramsey Street, stated that he feels that there are still issues out there to be resolved before to approving the site plan. He stated that he felt there is too much being proposed to be developed on this site, even if the plans are aesthetically pleasing. Moved by Councilmember Hicks to amend the conditions to remove parking as an issue, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, and a friendly amendment was offered and accepted to the motion to remove the twelve guest parking spaces,but keep the compact parking spots as proposed in the revised plan. he would not support voting on the site plan until he gets an answer Mayor Werner stated that on the road construction issues and would like to table the issue until the meeting on August 2155 Councilmember Hicks stated he had no objections to tabling the issue. Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to table the issue to August 2151 Council meeting. 7 Ayes;Nays,None Comments from the Audience Representative presented the Council and the City John Conzemius,Metropolitan Council with a certification of the Livable Communities Act. Mayor Werner accepted the award from Mr. Conzemius. Unfinished Business City Administrator Osberg stated there will be a special City Council ust 15, meeting on Aug 2000 at 7:00 p.m.to discuss the reports for the municipal golf course.