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City Council Regular Meeting - 08/28/06 Minutes - Page 14 Mary Vidas, 1490 Lydia (4 blocks west of proposed development) Ms. Vidas opined her disappointment that this development wasn't in keeping with the neighborhood ideal with the inclusion of town homes; that single-family homes were at a premium in the community; and that step up or affordable single-family homes were appropriate, given the existing mix of condominiums, town homes and apartments already in the neighborhood. Mayor Klausing noted the developer's consideration of the neighborhood's input to-date. Ms. Vidas opined that most of the meetings were limited to MPCA issues, with little time left for design discussions and neighborhood preferences. Raye Kanzenbach, 3030 Hamline Avenue N Ms. Kazenbach spoke in support of single-family homes; spoke in opposition to multi-family units; and encouraged the City Council to move the project forward with lower density housing. Ms. Kazenbach opined that single-family detached housing would be welcomed by the neighborhood and would be good for the City, new and current neighbors, and the School District. Michelle Manke Ms. Manke advised that she had not been aware of any public meetings; and opined that homes with a higher price point were not appropriate for this neighborhood, and expressed concern regarding impacts such home prices would have on her home's market value and taxes. Ms. Manke further opined that if younger families were looking for larger homes, they were looking further out in the suburbs for more acreage as well. Ms. Manke expressed concern in future removal of businesses in the Hamline Shopping Center and the need to relocate those businesses; and spoke in support of smaller office support services for senior citizens. Ms. Manke encouraged additional input from the business and residential community before proceeding further. Discussion included preferences of families for large homes on