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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 13,2000 10 . Mayor Probst stated the City had indicated that other options would be considered if no conclusion was reached after 2 years had passed. He added the Council would expect the developer to enter an agreement with the City ensuring all costs would be covered by the developer. He noted the potential outcome of the situation would be legal action, which would result in a decision, based on the appraised value of the properties. Mayor Probst stated he would not support expenditure of City funds for such legal action, adding the situation needs to be resolved and brought to closure and the easements must be captured correct! y. Councilmember Grant asked whether Shoreline Lane proceeds all the way up to the development. Ms. Randall stated the road is short of the Rekuski/Evertz development by 14 feet. She added the portion on the end (approximately 60') is not owned by the City but has been maintained by the City for at least 15 or 20 years. Councilmember Larson asked whether there is anything to be gained by letting the situation go the entire 24 months before taking action. Mr. Lynch stated City staff is working on this issue and hopes it will be resolved soon. Councihnember Rem stated the 24-month period was a condition that did not require City involvement throughout the entire period, but was instigated to give the parties involved some time to gather information and resolve issues. She added she would not support abandoning the 24-month stipulation simply because no progress is being made. . Don Evertz, Lake Josephine East Development, expressed frustration that there has been no progress made since the 24 months period began. He added he will not be able to commence construction, and he does not want to wait another 12 months to resolve the problem. Councilmember Larson stated the previous Council minutes reflect Councilmember Rem's recollection, adding the minutes state the Council might wish to consider condemnation at the end of the 24-month period. Ms. Dee Rushenberg, 3168 Shoreline Lane, stated the developers made an offer in June 1999, which was not an offer to settle, and was not acceptable. She added she is not actively seeking to sell her property and the situation has no benefit for her. She noted the developer's offer does not reflect property values in the neighborhood. Mayor Probst stated tllat Ms. Rushenberg should present a counter-offer to the developers to keep the negotiation moving along. Ms. Rusbenberg stated the developers did not indicate they wanted to negotiate. Mayor Probst stated if the issue were not resolved it would end up in a court oflaw. . Mr. Evertz stated he has never received a counter-offer from the residents, and requested a deadline be imposed on the residents to provide him with a figure, which the residents would find acceptable.