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4.01: Inland Group <br /> Economic Dev. Mgr/Assistant City Administrator Brama presented the staff report. <br /> Keith James, Inland Group, stated that the company is a multi-family contractor based out of <br /> Spokane, Washington, and provided examples of projects that the company has built in the <br /> senior home market. He stated that the Affinity concept is an apartment building that is age <br /> restricted and would be market rate apartments and would be amenity rich with all-inclusive <br /> rents. He stated that the company has 16 stable developments in three states, Washington, <br /> Texas, and Colorado. He noted that they are building additional developments and have a <br /> development in Eagan, Minnesota. He reviewed some of the amenities the buildings include <br /> which range from a fitness center,theater room, internet café, craft room, pub, pool, and spa. He <br /> stated that rents would range from $1,400 to $2,400 depending on the unit and number of <br /> bedroom and bathrooms. He stated that the demographics in Ramsey are strong and they would <br /> like to be here. He noted that there are some similar projects in this area but they are a bit <br /> different, such as a co-op. He believed that the specific activity in The COR would be perfect for <br /> the Affinity brand and the transit hub in Ramsey. He stated that he is simply looking for <br /> direction from the group as to whether they would be interested in the product and feel it would <br /> be a fit for Ramsey. <br /> Acting Chairperson Riley stated that he is excited about the idea. <br /> Economic Dev. Mgr./Assistant City Administrator Brama stated that staff has put together five <br /> concepts sketches, labeled A through E, that would include this development and other desired <br /> features in The COR to show how the uses would work together. He noted that the concepts <br /> with shared parking are a non-starter for the developer as there would be concerns with safety of <br /> the vehicles and views of the residents. He provided input on each of the concepts, highlighting <br /> the elements that work or do not work for Inland. He noted that Concept C would be the ideal <br /> site for the developer as the site would be adjacent to the proposed park and near the transit <br /> station. He noted that the concept is also support by staff as it still leaves space for retail along <br /> Sunwood Drive. He noted that Concepts D and E are against Sunwood Drive and therefore the <br /> needed infrastructure is already in place. He stated that the developer is comfortable with <br /> Concepts D and E, although those are not their preferred sites. He stated that staff would be <br /> comfortable with any of the five concepts. <br /> Member Williams stated that the concept roads do not always line up with the Center Street loop <br /> and Ramsey Parkway. She asked for details on infrastructure locations. <br /> Economic Dev. Mgr./Assistant City Administrator Brama provided clarification on the road <br /> alignments, noting that the sketches identify old road alignments as well as current and therefore <br /> the roads would align. He identified the current infrastructure and noted that he could follow-up <br /> to determine additional locations. <br /> Member Williams stated that a four to five story building seems large for The COR and asked if <br /> that project would fit in with the development in The COR. <br /> Economic Development Authority/August 10,2017 <br /> Page 2 of 8 <br />