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Resident to find out what the citizens would like to see within the town center site. She also noted that the Town Center Task Force has an open forum on the fourth Thursday of every month from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. They are looking to collect as much information as possible to make good sound decisions. Principal Planner Trudgeon inquired as to whom staff should work with on writing the town center regulations. Councilmember Kurak felt that it would be more timely to have the Town Center Task Force begin the process and then bring it forward to the Planning Commission and City Council. The majority consensus was to initiate the process with Town Center Task Force and then bring the suggestions forward to the Planning Commission and City Council. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that they need to make sure that the communication continues between the groups. Mr. Elvig recommended having someone from the Planning Commission and City Council attend the Town Center Task Force meeting periodically to be involved in the process Councilmember Hendriksen noted that the Town Center Task Force meeting does not show up on their weekly update and requested that be done. He also noted that the Council does not receive a copy of their agendas. He stated that if the Town Center Task Force is going to take on more responsibilities, then it needs to be done in a more formal way. Mr. Elvig agreed. 2) Residential Zoning Issues. Mr. Gordon explained that the Committee had discussed the issue of mother-in-law apartments at the previous meeting. He presented an ordinance that had been written in 1995, but was never adopted. He explained that the ordinance would not allow accessory apartments above garages. He also presented an ordinance from Chaska that states accessory apartments can only occur over detached structures. Mr. Gordon noted that he was very comfortable with the 1995 ordinance, but if the Committee was not comfortable with either ordinance presented they could continue work on the issue after the public hearing. Councilmember Kurak inquired if they were uncomfortable at this time to make a decision and after the public hearing they can't come terms can they eliminate it. Principal Planner Trudgeon replied yes. Councilmember Hendriksen expressed concern that they will have one single family zoning district and apply it to all areas of the City. Under the proposed changes they will have small lots in rural areas with urban regulations and rural lots in urban areas and now the MUSA line can be placed Chapter 9/April 25, 2002 Page 5 of 9