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Minutes of Regular Council Meeti~g September 14, 1981 Christoffersen said that two contracts will be more costly than under a single contract (up to and including the plat); suggested sewer and water would probably be assessed on a unit basis for a more even spread of costs. Laughinghouse said he feels it is tha City's responsibility to provide the utilities to the site; costs within the site, the responsibility of the developer; feels it is not fair to be asses- sed for cost of bringing utilities to the project. Christoffersen explained that this is not an assessment bearing tonight, but it is his understanding that properties receiving an area assessment can later be assessed for direct ~ervice. The road-cut to Sne] Itnp t"a~ discuc:;sed. ~rtl1er revieH.?c1 neiFhhnr- . hood concerns, expressed et the time a retirement home develop- ment was proposed; wanted Snelling to serve as the only access to the site, with an emergency access only from County Pd. E. Miller reported that when a single-family development was later proposed, two access points were desired. It was noted that the proposed access from Snelling is steep, but with an alternate access, the Snelling access is acceptable. It was suggested that since lot 1, block 2 is a single lot, a turn-around on the lot might be the best solution; lot has 124' frontage on Snelling; noted it is already a lot of record. After further discussion re optional lot groupings for a 1~ to acre park, McAllister moved, seconded by Wingert that Council approve the Preliminary Plat of Arden Oaks, subject to: OL L. ~~: 1. Satisfaction of park dedication; park size and location to be resolved by developer and Council. 2. Modification of plat as recommended by the City Planner, to bring lots into conformance. 3. l\pproval of lltility and p-r8ding pl ans by ri t.v Enpineer. 4. Provision of "baml1'erhead" easement on Lot 21, Elock 3. 5. Modification of road alirnment to parallel the east line of the excepted property to eliminate sliver of land extending south from Lot 2, 810ck 2. After further discussion of park options, Winfert moved to table tile motion until the next Council meeting in order to see the re- draft of the modified preliminary plat with a 1.5 to 2 acre park in the area of lots 13, 14 and 15, block 3. llotion cRrried unan- imously (5-0). (Council suggested that developer work with Planner Miller on the plat re-draft for CounCil's consideration). McNiesh reported that she has received a petition from 100% of the property owners requesting the City to install the utilities and streets within the plat. In discussion, it was noted that an up to date feasibility study will be needed to include internal plat . facilities (current feasibility report only brings utilities to the site). In discussion, it was queried whether the feasibility study could be completed, and the project authorized in time to include in the bond issue. Concern was expressed re bonding for a project prior to awarding bids (developer could back out if bids come in too high). Chris toffersen suggested that a Development Agreement be required, guaranteeing reimbursement of Engineering costs if pro- ject is abandoned by developer. McNiesh was requested to invite Bond Counsel Popovich to attend the Sept. 28th Council meeting relative to bonding concerns re this project. Laughinghouse said they had hoped to start grading this fall; strongly requests City to put in the utilities. -/.