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AR -DEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — MAY 21, 2018 3 Discussion ensued regarding the possible need for controlled intersections at the parking lot exits and a possible separate entrance to the housing area. City Planner Bachler confirmed that the property would have to be built as a PUD, and it is currently zoned R-1. Councilmember Dave McClung stated he has all of the same concerns as he did with the previous plan; traffic, density and height. Councilmember Holden felt it would be a good use of the land, that traffic is not an issue, and the project would be an asset to the community. Councilmember Scott said he was not opposed to the project, but did have concerns about traffic. Mayor Grant noted the building height being lowered mitigates a previous concern of his, and he was not opposed to the project. He felt the traffic issues are probably resolveable. He encouraged the Lyngblomsten team to contact Councilmember Fran Holmes for her opinion on the project. C. Committees and Commissions — Joint Works Sessions with Council City Administrator Dave Perrault gave comments from Councilmember Holmes; she enjoys the joint work sessions and wants them to continue on an annual basis but the presentation should be limited to half an hour and only the chair should speak. After discussion, it was determined that the Council would like to continue to have a joint work session with the Planning Commission, but the other committees and commissions could work with the Council liaisons rather than come before the whole Council. D. Utility Bonding City Administrator Perrault reminded the Council that Ehler's had given bonding recommendations and the Council had requested other scenarios with varying levels of debt. Councilmember Holden said she would like to look at the capital projects again to see if there is anything they want to change before they do the bonding. She noted the amount of interest that would need to be paid on each scenario. Mayor Grant favored scenario A. Councilmember Holden said she would like to strike the $200,000 for sewer lining in 2018 and use scenario A. Councilmember Scott leaned toward scenario B with the sewer lining as is. Councilmember McClung was comfortable with scenario B. Mayor Grant suggested taking out the sewer lining and bond an amount somewhere between scenario A and B.