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Mr. Grant explained that there will be a main association for the whole community and then each type of housing will have an individual association. Mayor Gamec inquired if all the associations will coordinate with each other. Mr. Grant stated that they are encouraged to do so, but noted they are individually governed and not required to do so. He explained that the development will not be turned over to the association until 75 percent of the homes are sold. Erie Watson, 6000 - 146th Avenue NW, Ramsey, submitted a petition with 125 signature from residents of the neighborhood who are strongly opposed to the proposed development. He explained that there is a misconception of what residents don't like about the proposed development. It is not that the residents dislike townhomes, but when they purchased their homes in the area, they contacted the City to verify what will happen with the open property and they were told that the property was zoned R-1 single family. He stated that many of them would never have purchased their homes where they did if they had known the possibility of this development. The residents did their homework when they bought their home and he feels that the City of Ramsey should keep the original agreement. Sandra Bertzyk, 6001 - 146c~ Avenue NW, Ramsey, submitted a petition of 91 signatures in support of the proposed development. She explained that there was a lot of miscommunication in regards to the development so she and her husband took it upon themselves to go around the neighborhood and explain the facts of the development. Ms. Bertzyk presented a map of residents who showed support of the development. Robin Childs, 6040 151st Lane NW, Ramsey, stated that if the Council refuses the idea of townhomes and allows them to construct only single family housing, the trees in the area will be removed and there will be an increase of children which would increase the amount of people entering the already crowded schools. Michael Tank, 6193 - 146th Avenue NW, Ramsey, stated that his home directly overlooks the field. He explained that they had selected Ramsey because of all the single-family housing and he would not have selected his piece of property if he had known the proposed development was a possibility. He noted that constructing townhomes is not a guarantee for fewer children and that the schools are already overcrowded so adding more single family homes will not change that. Brian Krebsbach, 5981 - 145th Lane NW, Ramsey, stated that he is strongly opposed to the project and was disappointed by the comments of incorrect information being presented to the residents. He felt that people should be able to address the Council, and felt it was wrong for someone to make that statement. Mr. Krebsbach stated that he had talked to many of the neighbors and had not heard any incorrect information that was stated previously. City Council/August 24, 1999 Page 9 of 25