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