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Council authorizes mayor to share Coles Valley land‑use agreement letter addressing public concerns
Summary
Council approved a packet letter distinguishing a negotiated land‑use agreement from the long‑plat process and authorized the mayor to share the document to clarify public concerns about the Coles Valley project.
The council authorized Mayor Heidi Horstman to circulate a letter from the council packet clarifying the distinction between a negotiated land‑use agreement (which sets maximum development potential and secures public benefits) and the long‑plat review process. The action responds to public comments and concerns raised earlier about the Coles Valley project.
Council members emphasized that the letter is intended to demonstrate the council heard community questions and will explain when and where the public can raise issues under the relevant legal processes. One council member framed the agreement as a means to secure public benefits including mandatory permanent affordable housing and public open space. The motion to authorize the mayor to share the packet letter passed by voice vote.
