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