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plans to meet minimum density requirements. She noted, based on the Planning Commission’s discussion, they will be required to do that anyway. Councilmember Woestehoff stated there is an issue of access, as the development plans include a long cul-de-sac with only one access point. He asked whether there is an area of opportunity somewhere else in the City that could make up the 28 acres, or whether it needs to be contiguous. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated City Staff believes there are opportunities for development that would add up to 28 acres but did not spend extensive time reviewing vacant parcels. She added it would be an easy switch for the Comprehensive Plan if the land is owned by the City, but potentially more difficult if it is privately owned. She noted it is a possibility, and City Staff can look into it further. Councilmember Woestehoff stated he would not be in favor of approval or denial at this point. He added he would support having the City Council review this issue further, and table this issue to another meeting to receive more information and data. Acting Mayor Riley asked whether that will work for the applicant. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated the City has 120 days to respond to any application, so there is time to do due diligence. She added this is a big project and the developer has other issues to work through. Acting Mayor Riley stated he does not support changing the top portion of the development that is already zoned residential. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated City Staff will move forward with alternative 2, a potential Comprehensive Plan amendment, but also research alternative sites to re-guide at that acreage. She added City Staff will bring this issue back to the City Council for further review at their next meeting. Councilmember Musgrove stated she would support having a definite time frame, hopefully 2 weeks. She added she supports medium density but would like to learn more about impacts. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl thanked the City Council for their feedback and comments. She added, to recap, the applicant has requested to re-zone the property, but there is a general consensus of the City Council not to rezone to 65-foot-wide lots adjacent to existing residential property. 7.02: Authorization to Purchase Maintenance Equipment for the New Public Works Facility Public Works Superintendent Grant Riemer reviewed the proposed purchase of maintenance equipment for the new Public Works shop. He added the items proposed for purchase are a sweeper/scrubber for maintenance and shop areas ($62,600); and a forklift for lifting storage to a 600-foot-long mezzanine storage area ($15,000-17,000). City Council / August 10, 2021 Page 8 of 11