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Edina Realt <br />a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate <br />An affiliate of Edina Realty Home Services, a complete real estate services company <br />February 7, 2020 <br />Tim Gladhill <br />Deputy City Administrator <br />City of Ramsey <br />7550 Sunwood Drive NW <br />Ramsey, MN 55303 <br />RE: Demand for Detached Villa's <br />Dear Tim, <br />Last week I was having a discussion with Luke Konewko and Zach Brown as to some of the <br />various components of the proposed new neighborhood in North Fork. As the <br />discussion/debate progressed, they asked if I'd take a moment and share my perspectives with <br />you. <br />While Luke, Zach and myself were engaging and debating as to some of the pros and cons <br />surrounding some of the various layout logistics — the one fact that I agreed 100% with them <br />was: This development should contain a respectable number of detached one level villas. <br />Credit the Baby Boomers (aged 54-72) for driving this demand. The generation that reshaped <br />the nation is, once again, bucking trends. Many baby boomers are nixing 'retirement <br />communities' in favor of aging in place — either in their long-term residence or in a smaller one- <br />story villa. Furthermore, these villas are maintained and supported thru an HOA which provides <br />lawn care and snow removal, thus giving the owners peace of mind and incredible flexibility. <br />Full Disclosure: I'm not just stating the facts surrounding one of the hottest current building <br />trends/demand, I'm also a 'participant'. Two years ago, I built and moved into a custom built, <br />association maintained detached villa. <br />I'd like to close by thanking you for your engagement. I respect that you need to ensure <br />balance in the mix of housing options being offered within the City of Ramsey. In my opinion, <br />providing well -constructed one level villas, built by one of our excellent builders, is an extremely <br />positive housing option. <br />Regards, <br />Paul Phillippi <br />Managing Broker <br />Edina Realty — Champlin Park <br />Champlin Park Office 11200 Commerce Drive N Champlin, MN 55316 PHONE 763-566-5770 FAX 763-569-5700 <br />