Minutes - Council Work Session - 05/11/2022 - Joint WS

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Councilmember Specht stated that he is not opposed to more homes. He noted the new development coming in near Bowers Drive as well. He stated that when Highway 10 is complete and if the sports dome came, that would change the views and desire of the land, therefore he would not want to make too many changes at this time. Councilmember Woestehoff references south of Riverdale, near Armstrong, which is zoned B2. He asked if there are any open parcels or whether those are County owned. Economic Development Manager Sullivan identified the County owned properties, as well as the property owned by the Pearsons. He also identified the area that is being developed by Capstone Homes. Councilmember Woestehoff commented that perhaps there would be an opportunity for R-3 in that area as well. Councilmember Heineman agreed with Councilmember Woestehoff. He stated that a lot of residents have concern that the urban sprawl continues to occur in the north. He stated that most residents agree that if there is going to be development, that should occur south of Highway 10. He believed that if more housing is needed, it could be concentrated in that area south of Highway 10 to build density while leaving space in The COR for business. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that it would also provide businesses along with Highway 10 a great opportunity for redevelopment,which would help to eliminate some of those auto uses along the corridor. He believed that a new apartment building would look better than another car lot. Councilmember Heineman agreed. He stated that if there is a car lot that does not want to sell, having more residents adjacent would bring more customers and increase the value of the property. Economic Development Manager Sullivan commented on a parcel that he believes would be very marketable if changed to R-3. Councilmember Musgrove asked the intentions of the County with their parcels. Economic Development Manager Sullivan replied that the property was acquired when the bridge crossing was anticipated in that area. He believed that the County would be willing to sell the property now that the bridge crossing is not going to be in that location. Planning Commissioner Peters referenced the Nathe property and noted that the resident has expressed concern that he cannot get his farm equipment across the road because of the Pleasure Land vehicles parked along the road. He stated that there would then be apartment buildings next to farm equipment. Acting Mayor Riley confirmed that the desire is to hold retail/commercial land but there is an understanding that additional residential development is needed, and guidance was provided on where that could occur. City Council Joint Work Session/May 11, 2022 Page 9 of 16