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Mr. March commented it was not crucial to have the plantings on the preliminary plat but <br />stated the berming needed to be indicated so that the City Engineer could review it. <br /> <br />Mr. March requested the developer’s response to the question of maintenance of Ojibway <br />Drive. Mr. Quigley explained there should be a line item in the Townhome Association <br />dues for street maintenance. <br /> <br />Mrs. Peterson asked why they should have to pay to maintain streets for other people to <br />use. <br /> <br />Mr. Rawlings indicated it was his understanding, from the original plat, that the western <br />side would be twin townhomes that would be in his Association. That would mean the <br />Association would be expanded and would get revenues from all of those homes for <br />street maintenance. He also commented that now there are two (2) Associations and, in <br />his opinion, maintenance of the streets is going to be a big problem. He then stated that if <br />the City wanted them to maintain their own roads they should get property tax relief. <br /> <br />Mr. Bill Ingison, 1762 Ojibway Drive, stated it is almost impossible to receive any kind <br />of delivery at his house because they cannot find the road. He then suggested turning the <br />street back over to the City and providing an access for the residents at Chauncy Barrot <br />Gardens to get to the sidewalk. Mr. Quigley explained the issue of the street is a <br />Townhome Association problem. <br /> <br />Mr. Ingison questioned if Ojibway Drive could be turned into a city street. Mr. March <br />indicated the Townhome Association would need to petition the City to have the street <br />become a city street. <br /> <br />Chairperson Hanson asked Mr. March if the street would need to be widened if it were to <br />revert to a City street. Mr. March indicated it would not need to be widened but stated it <br />may need to be posted as no parking. <br /> <br />Mr. Don Barrett, 1845 Pioneer Lane, questioned if fire and rescue trucks could get turned <br />around in the proposed cul-de- sac. Mr. March indicated the City Engineer had expressed <br />concern for the tight radius of the cul-de-sac as a primary concern is for fire engine <br />access. <br /> <br />Mr. Barrett stated he felt now is the time to get the road turned into a City street before <br />the developer gets his approval. Mr. March explained that the final decision rests with <br />Council as to whether the road stays private or becomes a public street. <br /> <br />Council Liaison Broussard Vickers clarified that there were two (2) separate issues. One <br />(1), being residents wishes to have the road become a City street rather than a private <br />street. The other being issues with the preliminary plat. She then noted residents could <br />petition the City Council concerning the road, and suggested they contact City Hall to <br />learn the legal process for doing so. <br /> <br />Page 4 of 12 <br /> <br />