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<br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />Council Minutes <br />May 22, 1984 <br /> <br />Boyce gave a slide presentation and updated the Council <br />on what has taken place since their interest began. <br /> <br />Putnam reviewed the recommendations of the Planning <br />Commission, City Council, and Park and RecreatiDn Depart- <br />ment. Early problems were identified and resolved. The <br />diversity surrounding the area impressed Centex. Putnam <br />feels that the goals and objectives on how to use the <br />site in our Comprehensive Plan is not a clear document <br />and suggested it be modified. <br /> <br />Putnam showed their latest design plan, and discussed <br />the amenities of the overall plan. <br /> <br />Berg reviewed the sanitary and water sewer plans along <br />with the municipal water system capabilities, indicating <br />that the water would be purchased from the City of <br />Columbia Heights. Berg emphasized that a formal request <br />by the City of New Brighton be made to the City of <br />Columbia Heights to amend the existing agreement. <br /> <br />Boyce reviewed the project1s profile and indicated the <br />sales prices. He indicated that projects of this type <br />generate a lot of tax dollars for the city and for the <br />school district. <br /> <br />Eller mentioned that the traffic analysis had not yet <br />been done because of the disruption Df the tornado. It <br />could be done by the next Council meeting if the rest <br />of the plan is approved. Further. Centex had not done <br />an elderly housing prDject in the past but has been in <br />touch with several organizations who have. Eller <br />stressed that the housing market is changing, even <br />from six months ago. He emphasized that Centex is a <br />large public company, financially sound. has a good <br />track record, and they pay as much attention to detail <br />as they can. <br /> <br />Gene Fisher, 1430 Third Street NW. commended Centex on <br />the presentation stating the city would benefit and <br />Centex has solutions to all of the problems. but felt <br />the density was too high. Fisher felt Council should <br />lDOk at why the zoning should be changed. <br /> <br />Martin Howell, 1511 Second Street NW, also felt the <br />density too high. <br /> <br />Motion by Schmidt, seconded by Blomquist, to CLOSE THE <br />PUBLIC HEARING. <br /> <br />5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, MDtion Carried <br /> <br />Page Three <br />