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5. Freshwater Future Uses <br />Mayor McMillan provided some history of the Freshwater facility. It was built as a <br />research facility by the University of Minnesota. The U of MN gave it back to the Fresh <br />Water Society and in 2003 Cargill used the building. Cargill is currently building a <br />research campus and will be leaving the facility leaving the space open for a new use. <br />The use of the property for residential would be nice due to location, view, and a <br />stronger real estate market. <br />Council discussed the facility and would be okay with residential but would prefer a <br />corporate campus/office building. If it became residential the preference would be for a <br />tight cluster of upscale housing. No structure over 3 stories could be built and the <br />wetlands would have to be protected. <br />6. Housing Density <br />Density growth is allocated in the Orchard area. Developing the corner piece as lower <br />than 7 units per acre will require higher density somewhere else. <br />It is more appropriate for the highest density to be located at Old Crystal Bay Road and <br />Hwy 112. Walsh finding the best plan that fits for Gonyea — Council discussed various <br />options for density and development of the property. Most likely an apartment <br />complex envisioned by the comp plan. The Mayor would rather have townhome vs an <br />apartment building because that would better fit the community. Council will carefully <br />consider the options. <br />ATTEST: <br />ane Tiegs, City Cl <br />Lili Tod McMillan, Mayor <br />City Council Work Session, September 28, 2015 Page 3 <br />