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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - JUNE 19,2000 6 . Acting Mayor Larson recognized those property owners in attendance at the meeting, and opened the meeting for their comments. Dee Rushenberg, 3168 Shoreline Lane, stated that the neighborhood had, in 1993, been vehemently opposed to putting a street through, and tl1at it was the understanding of property owners that cul-de-sacs wcre going to bc installed. Ms. Rushenberg stated tl1at she does not sharc the opinion that the easement arca in front of her home is in fact a street, but that there had existed a "gentleman's agreement" to allow the City access to it's lift station. Ms. Rushenberg further stated that she feels the driveway (street) is owncd by her and her neighbor, Mr. Robert Wesslund, and feels that thcre needs to be a dctermination made about the actual amount of property in question. Ms. Rushenberg stated that the property owners had appreciated Mr. Lynch serving as a mediator between the parties. Robert Wesslund, 3167 Shoreline Lane, stated that he feels he should reccive a fair market value for the property, and that seemed to be in dispute between the property owners and developers. Further discussion took place regarding the zoning of tile property and its non- conforming status; the date of the Subdivision approval by the City Council (May of 1999); and the extensive discussion by the City at that time, regarding the intent of the City to dcvelop the road, and connect both scctions of road, and that the cul-de-sac was . temporary. Aller further discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to allow tl1e process to continue, with City Administrator Lynch offering to continue to serve as mediator between tl1e developers and property owners. Property owncrs were strongly encouraged to continue resolution to avoid condemnation proceedings. It was the consensus of the City Council that a definitive settlement needed to be reached by August of 200 1 at the latest, to avoid condemnation procccdings. COUNCIL COMMENTS Bev Aplikowski Councilmember Aplikowski referred the Councilmcmbers to a letter included in the packet regarding the City's support for the New Brighton District Court facility being continued. Staff was directed to prepare a letter of support on behalf of the City Council. Councilmember Aplikowski briefly shared information from the League of Minnesota Cities annual conference entitled, "Building Quality Communities." .