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May 28, 2019 Page 4 of 6 City Manager Lotter indicated Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola would be presenting this item to the Council. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola explained Pulte Homes and Dominium are seeking approval of a Preliminary Planned Residential Development and site plan to transform approximately 12 acres of underutilized or vacant land into a new housing development consisting of 53 market rate townhomes, and two multi-family buildings providing 204 affordable senior units and 154 affordable workforce units respectively. The project will include significant upgrades to the local road and pedestrian systems. He provided further comment on the Preliminary Planned Residential Development for Midtown Village and reviewed the parking proposed for each portion of the development. He commented staff was recommending the workforce housing development have a surety in place for proof of parking for an additional 69 parking spaces which would be located to the south of the workforce apartment building. Staff reviewed the public feedback that had been received to date and it was noted the Planning Commission recommends approval of the Preliminary Planned Residential Development. Councilmember Jacobsen stated he was pleased the developer had added parking near the play area. He explained on the south side of the development he was still nervous about the lack of parking. He thanked staff for working with the developer to create a parking solution that addressed his concerns. Councilmember Dunsworth if there would be a crosswalk in place for pedestrians to reach the proposed play area. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola reported a crosswalk would be installed with bump outs. Mayor Johnson commented the Council has had the opportunity to listen to a number of residents who have spoken out regarding this development. She understood this was an emotional issue for residents, but in her mind this development was the right thing for the community. She indicated there was a need for senior housing in New Brighton and this development would meet that need. She commented on the process that was followed by the City Council for the Comprehensive Plan. She stated she was proud of the work that was completed by staff, the City Council and New Brighton residents on the Comprehensive Plan. She discussed the process that was followed to find and work with a developer for the Midtown Village project noting a recommendation was made by the EDC. She was of the opinion this development was the right thing for New Brighton and noted she would proudly be offering her support. Councilmember Allen stated he was a rather new Councilmember, but noted he has heard from residents that New Brighton needed more affordable housing options. He discussed the tax revenue the site would be generating for the City, County and School District once the development would be completed. He commented on the individuals that would be living within the workforce housing noting the units would be subsidized to 60% of the area median income. Councilmember Jacobsen explained his passion for this project was for the senior housing. He reported the new housing would allow New Brighton residents to be able to age within the community. He indicated there were no other sites within the New Brighton Exchange that were suitable for housing. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried 4. Consideration of Bids and Award of Contract for City Project 19-1, 2019 Street Rehabilitation. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Dunsworth to accept all bids and adopt a Resolution awarding a contract for City Project 19-1, Street Rehabilitation to the lowest responsible bidder, Northdale Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $5,624,852.59. 4. Consideration of Bids and Award of Contract for City Project 19-1, 2019 Street Rehabilitation.