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COUNCIL TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION <br /> 1) 3) Consider Proposal from Landowner for the Conveyance of Land for the Trott <br /> Brook Greenway and Trail <br /> Parks Supervisor Riverblood reviewed the staff report. He noted there is a resident that may <br /> want to purchase land to help extend the Trott Brook Greenway Trail. He asked whether the <br /> Council preferred to explore the concept, or whether the proposal should be denied. <br /> Mayor Ramsey stated he is not interested in more density in that area; he would prefer to make <br /> sure there would be a trail there some day. <br /> Councilmember Strommen expressed concern that the City may be taken out of the portion it <br /> wants to be part of. <br /> Councilmember Elvig said he would not agree with this unless there was a solid agreement made <br /> and did not agree with the density on the other side of this land. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Backous, seconded by Councilmember Wise, to move to closed <br /> session. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Backous, Wise, Elvig, McGlone, <br /> and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Strommen. <br /> The Special Council meeting moved into a closed session at 5:48 p.m. <br /> The closed session ended at 6:05 p.m. <br /> 2) 4) Review Proposed Floor Plan for Single Family Dwelling in the Ramsey Town Center <br /> 10 Addition <br /> Senior Planner Gladhill reviewed the staff report. He noted the applicant is requesting a floor <br /> plan for a model that is new to The COR. He explained one of the City's policies is to encourage <br /> a front porch whenever possible. This floor plan calls for a split -level and a second story above <br /> the garage. The placement of the garage in this plan lessens the area that could be used for a <br /> front porch. He questioned whether this would be acceptable within the design guidelines as <br /> discussed in a recent work session. <br /> Deputy City Administrator Nelson further explained this permit request arrived midstream in the <br /> discussion on new design standards for The COR. <br /> Dean Willenbring, the applicant, pointed out the porch would be an area where guests would <br /> come to the front door. The porch would line up with the garage and is considered livable area. <br /> He described the materials that would be used in construction. <br /> Councilmember Elvig stated he is concerned with the pitch of the roof. <br /> City Council Work Session / August 30, 2011 <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br />