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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, January 27, 2003 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. • <br />( #02- 2789/02 -2840 DAHLSTROM DEVELOPMENT LLC, Continued) <br />Murphy stated that, as he had intended his motion, there were no limitations on the <br />developer's level of participation. <br />Dahlstrom stated that he had no problem understanding the City's reasoning, however, <br />from a business end, the equation does not reflect true market conditions. Again, he <br />offered his expertise as a builder and business person in the development of a realistic <br />affordable housing program. <br />Murphy pointed out that he had suggested the City hold a work session prior to the <br />holidays last year, and nothing ever happened, here they are just getting to it now in <br />February. He maintained that the City needs to get this done without holding either side <br />hostage. <br />Dahlstrom stated that he had provided the City with the financials they requested earlier. <br />White asked the developer, if he were allowed to add additional housing, for example 3 <br />more loft units, whether these units could be made affordable units. <br />Dahlstrom stated that, in concept, adding those units should absolutely work since that • <br />would not affect the infrastructure costs. Dahlstrom stated that, taking out the other issues, <br />if the City chose to go that route he could commit to that now. <br />White stated that he would like to compel that and include that in the motion. <br />Nygard stated that he would second that. <br />To go one step further, Nygard suggested the City allow the developer to present the City <br />with a proposal adding up to 10% more housing, if they are affordable units. <br />Sansevere asked if the current motion could provide the City Council with the option of <br />invoking additional affordable housing if they choose after holding the work session. <br />Murphy questioned whether adding more detail to the motion discourages flexibility. <br />Barrett stated that, if the Council wished to amend the motion on the floor including more <br />decisive power, they would need to state the requirement, be it financial payment, more <br />units, or deny the plan. <br />White stated he would support the requirement for additional affordable units being added. <br />Nygard felt 5% of affordable units would be a fair requirement. <br />PAGE 16 of 28 <br />• <br />