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Commissioner Brauer said he liked what they did in Coon Rapids and that he would like to see <br />this in Ramsey as it would be visible from the highway and will attract attention to the <br />development. <br />Ms. Tjsvold said the rental aspect is working well. <br />Chairperson Levine agreed that the Coon Rapids location is a nice project. <br />Commissioner Brauer inquired about landscaping plans. <br />Ms. Tjsvold said they are still in the preliminary stages and will answer that once they know if <br />this site works better than another. <br />Chairperson Levine said this site seems to fit what you are trying to accomplish because of the <br />rail, size, and location. <br />Ron Nordlin, Mary T., Inc., said the perception has been that these projects are low-income and <br />subsidized but said this is a premier product and people are well within their financial standards, <br />making these projects long-term with low turnover. <br />Ms. Tjsvold added that if veterans' vouchers are needed they will work to assist for that. <br />Ruth Dahl, Mary T. Inc., stated that home health care is Medicare certified for veterans. <br />Mr. Kuker said that is important because the VA has placed a freeze on any new contractors in <br />the VA system. <br />Ms. Tjsvold stated veterans will choose to move here because of the clinic. <br />Commissioner Brauer asked how they overcome an objection to railroad tracks. <br />Mr. Nordlin said that once people realize the horns do not sound there is not a problem. <br />Ms. Tjsvold noted wetlands are between which helps with horns in Coon Rapids and flows into <br />the park. <br />Ms. Dahl shared that when the windows are closed there is not much concern. <br />Commissioner Brauer referred to the continuum of care and asked if they had ever thought about <br />becoming a service provider for the whole area such as in private -owned homes. Ms. Tjsvold <br />said they do that already with catered programs and assisted technology. <br />Commissioner Brauer said Town Center could be a technology showplace for people to remain in <br />their homes with the best technology available. <br />Planning Commission/March 14, 2013 <br />Page 4 of 7 <br />