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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2002 • 6. #02 -2789 Dahlstrom Development LLC— "2550" Wayzata Boulevard West - PUD Rezoning and Concept Plan Approval — Continued White stated that the Council has addressed the issue of affordable housing before and referred to the Mayor's Report from 2000, which is posted on the Met Council website. He stated the City is considering a mass transit issue was well. The problem is a complex one with many factors involved, besides the price of land in Orono. Michelle Krokzyk of 65 Cygnet place stated she knows people who grew up here and can't afford to move home to put their kids in the Orono school district. She stated there must be a way to get a house for less than $500,000 in Orono. Murphy stated that the next development they consider will be for family housing. Richard Kroeger stated that land value is driven by what people are willing to pay for it. He suggested the City require some low- income developments on certain properties, then the developers wouldn't be willing to pay as much for it. Kendra Lindahl stated that she worked for the City of Plymouth before Landform Designs. Plymouth has a large and complex city plan for creating low- income housing that involves much more than restricting property values. She stated that Landform • Designs is willing to work with Orono to make some units more affordable. 0 Murphy asked about the Highway 12 trail. Steve Johnston stated that they planned an 8' wide bituminous trail on the south side of Kelley Parkway because Highway 12 is not a safe option. They will also place a sidewalk on the north side of Kelley Parkway. Nygard stated they would still need a trail on Highway 12 for future use. Gappa stated it wouldn't cross any driveways along that stretch of Highway 12. Murphy questioned if a trail was needed along Highway 12. Nygard stated the City requires that trails be connected. Murphy moved, and White seconded, to direct staff to draft a Resolution of Concept Plan Approval following staffs recommendations, including the Planning Commission recommendations, and also addressing the issues of affordability, road width, pedestrian safety of the roundabout, and the Highway 12 trail. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Barrett asked if the applicants had granted the 60 -day extension to the City. Johnston stated they had and that Landform Designs was committed to working with staff on any issues that arise. 13