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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — NOVEMBER 21, 2016 7 Ms. Kvilvang reported all changes had been made to the TRC based on Council feedback provided at their last worksession meeting. She noted the TRC would have a final reviewed by the Council at the November 28 meeting prior to being forwarded to the Planning Commission on December 7, 2016. Councilmember Holden indicated 22% of the people in attendance did not support the building height. Mayor Grant stated the Civic District was a show stopper for him. He wanted to be assured the City controlled this district. Councilmember McClung agreed that this property should be conveyed to the City. Mr. Lux appreciated the Council's comments and stated he would work on this with his staff. He understood this was a prime piece of real estate and understood the Council's concerns. Councilmember Holden expressed frustration with the fact that the City was not able to sit it on the land value and property negotiations between the County and the Master Developer. She asked if staff could speak with the County regarding this matter. Ms. Kvilvang anticipated that the answer to this question would be no. Mayor Grant stated his main concerns at this time regarding the TRC were parks and the Civic District. He questioned what would have to change within the TRC in order for Councilmember Holden to support the proposed density. He explained he could support the density as proposed but wished there was a different mix of housing products. Councilmember Holden indicated she was just one vote and understood the remainder of the Council supported the proposed density. She believed that one of the 230 -unit apartment buildings should be removed from the development and more houses should be built at an affordable level. Councilmember Wicklund understood the Mayor and Councilmember Holden had met with the developer to discuss the project in further detail. He asked what was discussed at these meetings. Councilmember Holden stated building height was addressed along with density. She explained the developer agreed to drop the condo building from 12 stories to 10 stories. Mayor Grant commented he told the developer he was not comfortable with more than 1500 units. Mr. Lux appreciated the feedback received from the Council and the residents at the Open House. He believed the community was coming to a conclusion on the project. It was his opinion this project works. He discussed how the proposed density would support the park dedication fees. He thought there was an agreement between the developer and the City Council on the current plans being approved subject to the Open House.