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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 22 1997 4 . Mr. Ringwald stated the applicant will need to acquire approval of the USFWS before constructing the water outlet as shown on the plans, as the outlet structure is on USFWS property. Mr. Ringwald discussed the objection from Dan Vaughan regarding access to his property, The City has discussed this issue with Naegele, who indicated they are amenable to providing access through their property, The City will be working with Naegele on obtaining access, and Mr. Vaughan on the redevelopment of his property, City Attorney Jerry Filla requested that the proposed right-of~way be shown, Mr. Ringwald displayed an overhead of the area, showing where the access will come in over the sanitary sewer easement and along the southeast border ofthe Welsh property, This access replicates the original access of Mr. Vaughan. Mr. Ringwald stated the conditions that have been met by the applicant have been eliminated from the list of conditions, and that additional conditions have been added by Staff. Mr. Ringwald stated the park dedication issue needs to be addressed and Parks and Recreation Director Cindy Walsh was present at tonight's meeting to do so. . Mr. Ringwald stated the plat would be vacating the existing 14th Street and replicating it with a new right-of-way on the south end of the project Mayor Probst inquired if the elevation of the building would necessitate further street reconstruction costs. Mr, Ringwald stated there would be additional costs associated with this project, and they could be addressed by City Engineer Greg Stonehouse. Mayor Probst stated he is more concerned with the timing of the project in relation to the work still remaining. Mr. Zehring stated AmberJack (the real estate arm of State Farm Insurance) has formally approved the purchase of the Phase II building and have requested that it be ready for occupancy by spring of 1998. The Phase IV building owner has also asked for construction on that building to begin in October. At this time, the plats need to be approved and the mortgages need to be completed to stay on schedule. Over thc winter months, only roads necessary for construction vehicles would be constructed, and bituminous could be laid in spring of 1998, Mayor Probst inquired what action needs to be taken by Council at tonight's meeting, and inquired if the construction contract needs to be approved tonight. Mr, Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator, stated the construction contract will be brought for Council approval at the October 14, 1997 regular City Council meeting, along with approval of the necessary repairs to 14'h Street and approval of bond issuance for this project . Mayor Probst inquired regarding design work for this project Mr. Fritsinger stated Staff is authorizing design work as necessary.