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City Administrator Norman suggested that Council could direct The Tinklenberg Group to negotiate diree~tly with the remaining property owners for the easements or full property acquisition, which would then allow the City to move forward with the project. Councilmember Cook stated that he would like to see the project completed, but he did believe that there are some properties that are not receiving benefit fi'om the pipe and yet being required to pay for it. Councilmember Kurak inquired if The Tinklenberg Group would be negotiating for full property acquisition or just for the easements. City Administrator Norman replied that they could keep both options open. Assistant Director of Public Works Olson noted that until the official mapping process is completed the City is not able to utilize RALF funds for property acquisition. City Administrator Norman replied that they could negotiate a delayed sale. Councilmembel' Cook suggested that The Tinklenberg Group negotiate with the Deals on Wheels property owner, and the Holasek & Hamilton property owners for property acquisition. Consensus of the Council was for The Tinklenberg Group to have discussion with the property owners within the Mississippi Subdrainge district. Councitmember Elvig arrived at 7:15 p.m. City Administrator Norman replied that staff would bring forward a case next week for Council authorization. Mayor Game¢ recessed the City Council work session at 7:22 p.m. Mayor Gamec galled the City Council work session back to order at 7:33 p.m. 2) D.R. Horton Ramsey Town Center Project Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon explained that Ramsey Town Center, LLC and D.R. Horton Homes have submitted a sketch plan to develop 97 townhome and condominiums on 7.96 acres contained in Outlet BB of the Ramsey Town Center Addition Final Plat. The proPOsed development will take place north of the recently approved PACT Charter School and the iproposed East Ramsey Parkway. The subject property is currently zoned Town Center-4b Neighborhood District (TC-4b). The TC-4b District allows for residential uses at a net density of up to 15 units per acres. The sketch plan shows a net density of 12.1 units per acre. There were several items that staff raised as part of the sketch review as outlined in the City staff review letter dated November 26, 2003, At their December 4, 2003 meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed those items. The Planning Commission stated that they would like to have some more green space on the east side of the development and they were comfortable with the use of private and public streets as recommended by City staff. They noted some concern City Council Work Session/January 6, 2004 Page 8 of 13