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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 24, 1999 7 Councilmember Rem asked whether grading issues had been reviewed. Ms. Randall stated the City Engineer has reviewed grading issues and is satisfied, adding the proposed plans will actually improve this site for neighboring properties. Councilmemher Aplikowski asked for clarification with regard to Mr. Bachman's proposed driveway. Ms. Randall stated there are lots of trees on his lot which would have to be removed if Lexington Avenue was accessed from his property, and he would prefer not make a 90 degree turn into the proposed cul-de-sac on Shoreline Lane. Mr. Frank Rekuski stated Mr. Bachman does not want to lose trees, and although they have indicated they would allow him access to the cul-de-sac, they have not received any further information from him. The applicant stated the 2nd condition is worded incorrectly, and he has a problem with the 5th condition with regard to payment of escrow for future extension of Shoreline Lane. Mr. Ringwald stated, with regard to the 2nd condition, the plat shows that the property is being dedicated for public purpose to the City, the condition refers to deeding. The Staff believes that the issue is a wording technicality and that the applicant's plat is satisfying the intent of the condition. The applicant stated the park dedication fee is fair, and his company has already absorbed the cost of demolition of 2 homes on the property. Councilmember Larson stated the standard valuation seems way below the value of the property, which has 160 feet oflakeshore. Dee Rushenberg, 3168 Shoreline Lane, stated her property is located to the south of the proposed development, and expressed concerns with regard to drainage and tbe costs of curb and gutter as well as assessments against her property. She added the development will be a nice addition to the area, but requested communication from the developers who have not been cooperative. Bob Wessland, 3167 Shoreline Lane, stated he believes the proposed changes will resolve drainage issues on the land, noting a pipe that runs through 3 properties from one of the new lots. He added he thinks the cul-de-sac is the best solution, adding he has not received any information from the developer and would like to be kept informed. He asked whether someone would keep him informed or if that was his responsibility. Mayor Probst noted there is interest in getting the easement issue resolved, adding he is confused at the lack of easement since there are utilities located there. He assured Mr. Wessland he would be kept informed. Councilmember Malone asked how the pipe got on the property. Mr. Wessland stated the pipe was already there when he moved in, and that the pipe is not a City pipe. Don Everts, a co-applicant, stated the park dedication fee is accurate as there are 4 lots being developed and his company has already absorbed many costs related to this project, such as demolition, the sealing of wells, and loss of lot value, all of which have been dictated by the