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Councilmember Specht stated that perhaps staff could work with both parties to find a solution <br />that would allow both. He noted that the City has been promised that businesses want to come, <br />but that often falls through. He stated that PACT would be guaranteed to move forward to fruition <br />and therefore he would support the school in that location. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove stated that residents have brought forward concern with development <br />proposals within the rural area of Ramsey and asked if that would be discussed. She suggested <br />that there be more discussion and public input on the rezoning of properties within the rural areas. <br />She asked if there is willingness to change the zoning and move that type of development closer <br />to The COR. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that perhaps that be discussed at a future worksession as that <br />would be a policy decision. <br /> <br />Planning Commission Chair Bauer stated that part of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan included <br />development in certain areas. He noted that developers have provided input that there is a desire <br />for smaller lots in order to lower the price point on homes. He stated that there is a shortage of <br />affordable homes for first time buyers. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove commented that residents are providing feedback that should also be <br />considered in addition to the comments from developers. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff stated that there is good case law about down zoning or up zoning. <br />He stated that if there is a developer already in the process, there would be legal ramifications in <br />changing the zoning. <br /> <br />Councilmember Howell stated that she would also like to have that conversation as she would be <br />interested in what the residents want in addition to what the developers want. <br /> <br />3. ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />The Special Work Session of the City Council was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br /> <br />_________________________________ <br />Kurtis G. Ulrich <br />City Administrator <br /> <br /> <br />ATTEST: <br /> <br /> <br />__________________________________ <br />Katie M. Schmidt <br />City Council Special Work Session / September 23, 2021 <br />Page 10 of 11 <br /> <br />