The project, called Pillsbury Commons, consists of 70 units for affordable housing. Four area residents spoke against the $12.6 -million project during last week's Richfield City Council meeting, and two councilmen said they won't vote to help the project get built because of apparent changes in Clark's plans.

Clark made an unscheduled appearance of his own before the City Council on Tuesday night, explaining that the project had applied for and received $1 million a year for 10 years in tax credits that would be purchased by corporate investors. 

He also said he would like to slow down the project's application process with the city and work with city staff "so the project can be allowed its due process."

The public meeting to address neighbors' concerns is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday at Emerson Congregational United Church of Christ, 7601 Girard Ave. S.