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