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City Council Meeting of September 11, 1996 MOTION by Helmbrecht, seconded by Brenner to include water utility lines on Street A to Brian Drive. Motion carried unanimously. Forth, Nyberg addressed the proposed center flower island on Dupre road. Nyberg requested the developers to include that on the agreement. The association doesn't want the responsibility of the planter in a city right -of -way. The developers are asking the City to maintain the planter. Nyberg stated, Paul Palzer said Public Works does not want to care for it either. Powers - Rasmussen said, even if there is an area with flowers and its connected with the association they would have to maintain it. Wilharber questioned, why didn't Paul want to maintain it? Nyberg wasn't sure. Wilharber asked what other communities do. Nyberg wasn't sure. Wilharber questioned the safety of the island. Nyberg stated it does slow people down driving. Wilharber requested MSA to further research the issue and get back to the city. Finally, Nyberg said the developers have requested they stake for utilities. Nyberg requested the city allow MSA to continue staking because MSA is responsible for the liability if the staking is bad. MOTION by Wilharber, seconded by Buckbee to allow MSA to continue staking the projects. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Willow Glen sketch plan - Wilharber briefed the council on the concerns and recommendations of Planning and Zoning. Gerald Rehbein presented a proposed townhome development sketch plan. Helmbrecht asked how many total units. Rehbein stated 96 units. Wilharber asked the acreage involved. Rehbein stated, a little over 11.5. Buckbee asked if there were only 2 exits. Rehbein said yes. Buckbee asked how large was the proposed park. Rehbein said there is no park, he will pay cash. Rehbein stated if the council would like a park he will give it to them. Helmbrecht asked the townhome unit price range. Rehbein stated between $80,000. - $104,000., each will have a double garage and driveway. Further, if anyone would like to see an example of the townhomes, Rehbein would give them a ride. Buckbee asked how many bedrooms the units will have. Rehbein said two, with a loft that could be converted. Wilharber asked about the landscaping. Rehbein stated there will be shrubs and landscaping. Wilharber asked if trees would be put in or would the land be barren. Rehbein said they would put in some berms and plant some pines. Wilharber welcomed the Park and Recreation Committee. Nancy Johnson of P &R asked the age range of the prospected residents. Rehbein stated 15 percent single residents, 65 percent young people, and 20 percent, 55 and older. Fogarty stated if they do not have the park they would want open space. Rehbein stated that's fine. Powers - Rasmussen stated she would rather see 4 or 6 units instead of 8 units. Gaustad questioned drainage. Nyberg stated ponding would have to be looked at especially if the outlots stay commercial there may be some concerns with drainage. Buckbee asked if Rehbein considered mixing the housing. Rehbein said the sketch plan stands as is. Powers - Rasmussen stated concern about too many small parks and trails and minimal maintenance. Further, children may cross 20th Avenue which is a heavily driven