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Commissioner Van Scoy expressed concern with the concept of going towards smaller lots in <br />order to get the greenspace the :City wants.: He stated there could be less housing and the <br />greenspace could still be achieved. ~ <br /> <br />Counci hnember Strommen noted there maY already be room for the greenspace without changing <br />the density. <br /> <br />Councihnember Elvig commented the developer has to pay for the land and the infrastructure and <br />what the developer can do needs to be Considered. There are other tools available, and one <br />option could be to purchase conServatiOn easements. All of the tools should be available to the <br />City when talking to the developer. <br /> <br />Cmmcihnember Cook stated some of those thifigs might be worked out with a development <br />agreement or an ordinance that dictates not: °nly park dedication but greenspace dedication as <br />well. In some situations the City might want t° take cash in lieu of land, which is currently done <br />with parks. <br /> <br />The consensus of the Council ~and the Plannir~g Commission was to schedule another joint <br />meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Amefidment. <br /> <br />MAYOR AND COUNCIL INPUT <br /> <br />1) City Council Meetings <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec reviewed the following feedback' he received from council members in regard to <br />City Council meetings: <br /> <br />· Be recognized before speaking <br />· Stay away from philosophy statements <br />· Attire shouldbe professional <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman indicated he will include all of the comments in the weekly update. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec indicated he will be setting: a >tentative list of committee structures. The <br />committee members will be able to change .Chairs~once the committees start if they would like. <br /> <br />2) Upcoming Planning Commission Meetin~g <br /> <br />Commissioner Nixt indicated he would like input from the Council regarding two items on the <br />upcoming Planning Commission meeting concerning development by John Peterson. <br /> <br /> DireCtOr Trudgeonindicated staff is recommending this application be <br />Commtltlity <br /> Development <br />tabled until the Comprehensive Plan Amendment;is concluded. The applicant is aware of staffs <br />recommendation. <br /> <br /> City Coune~January 4, 2005 <br /> page 7!of 8 <br /> <br /> <br />