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Councilmember Tossey cautioned that every home in that neighborhood has some type of porch. <br />He agreed with the concerns of the roof pitch. <br />Senior Planner Gladhill suggested a policy be added to the design guideline for a minimum <br />square footage for a porch. <br />Mr. Willenbring commented he was one of the first developers in the Ramsey Town Center and <br />is very familiar with the design guidelines. <br />Consensus was reached to add a dormer on the front roof, shakes on the dormer, and that stone <br />should be added to the front. <br />3) 2-) Initiate 2011 Park's Capital Improvement — Central Park's Parkway <br />Parks Supervisor Riverblood reviewed the staff report. He noted if the Council reached <br />consensus to move forward, an acquisition agreement would be written and brought to the <br />Council for review. <br />Mayor Ramsey stated it is nearing the end of this construction season but possibly the church can <br />be approached in another manner next season. <br />The suggestion of swapping land with the old municipal building was raised in previous <br />meetings. Councilmember McGlone questioned whether that is still open for discussion. <br />City Administrator Ulrich responded he was not sure if the church was open to that anymore. He <br />stated he supports the concept of the large park, and the City could approach the church <br />regarding that concept <br />Parks Supervisor Riverblood stated for more than 20 years, this land was identified as <br />developable. He said if there is no usable solution by spring 2012, there could be congestion in <br />the area. The City has been actively trying to pursue this. <br />Mayor Ramsey suggested staff work with the church for a month or so. If no progress is made, <br />staff should again approach the Council and request that half the construction be done <br />immediately, and half later. <br />Parks Supervisor Riverblood noted that performing the construction in that manner could add <br />$20,000 to the cost. <br />Consensus was reached to work with the church for the short term and report back. <br />4) 1) 2012 General Fund budget <br />Finance Officer Lund stated the total proposed levy for 2012 is $8,462,283. The 2011 levied <br />taxes were $8,128,609. The change from 2010 to 2011 is $333,674, which is 4.10%. The <br />City Council Work Session / August 30, 2011 <br />Page 3 of 6 <br />