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attempting to sell homes in another development and is having difficulty selling the single- family homes but continues to sell the villa product. He commented that the villa product looks like traditional single-family and those passing by cannot tell the difference. He asked the Council to tour some of their other sites. Mayor LeTourneau acknowledged that it can be difficult for some residents in Ramsey to picture the villa product as they are used to larger lots. He acknowledged that the developer is stating that there is a high demand for the villa product. Mr. Brown confirmed that they continue to sell out their villa product while single family homes across the street from this site continue to remain vacant. Councilmember Musgrove stated that she supports this product as it is a method to provide density and fill the desire in the market without building additional apartments in The COR. Mr. Brown commented that the majority of the villa lots are in the 60s for lot width and would look the same as the single-family homes in Riverstone. Councilmember Menth asked if approving this tonight would eliminate the ability to discuss a possible road connectivity. Mr. Brown stated that he would be willing to continue discussions with Riverstone but did not believe that there would be a benefit in connecting the communities. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that staff could discuss that option with Capstone Homes but noted that it was quite a bit of work to provide the utility connection between the two properties. He stated that the request could be brought forward to Capstone. Councilmember Musgrove asked if the connectivity could be a bike trail or path or would solely apply to a roadway. Councilmember Menth commented on the difficulty of navigating areas with standalone roadways. He used the example of Highway 10, where the neighborhoods are standalone and therefore do not provide a cut through option for passing traffic. He noted that this would be similar, requiring vehicles to use Alpine. Councilmember Specht stated that he prefers not having the connection as it makes the neighborhood safer and eliminates cut through traffic. He agreed that this plan could be a good alternative to an apartment building but would still provide a desired product in the housing market. Mr. Brown commented that there is a demand for the villa product and the price point as the larger lot single-family homes price out a large portion of the market. He stated that the development on the north side of Alpine has remained since 2016 and there is difficultly selling. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that the lots on the north side of Alpine are two acre lots with septic and well, and therefore not the same as the single-family lots proposed with this development. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Specht, Musgrove, and Kuzma. Voting No: Councilmembers Heinrich, Menth, and Riley. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill noted that this would be contingent upon the draft Comprehensive Plan being approved as well. 7.03: Professional Services Contract Amendment for the Tinklenberg Group City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report and recommendation to consider the proposed contract amendment to adjust the fees. The alternative direction the Council may take includes keeping the fee at the current $3,300 per month (or another number negotiated) and asking the consultant to adjust the expected effort proportionately. This alternative may result in a loss of momentum toward the accomplishment of the stated goals. Consequently, amendment of the contract to reflect the expected effort is recommended at this time. City Council/January 14,2020 Page 12 of 16