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Elk River City Council Minutes July 21, 1997 Page 8 The City consider obtaining an easement over the Dickenson property to maintain the culverts. City Engineer Terry Maurer addressed these issues. He indicated that the city would be willing to provide the asbuilts. He further indicated that the city could not be responsible for Item #2 as it is a county issue. He addressed Item #3 by stating that the city does not typically obtain easements. However, the city would be willing to review the downstream drainage in that area and report back to the City Council at the time of final plat. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Don Robinson indicated that many people would be upset with the proposed plan to close 193rd Avenue. The City Engineer indicated that the section of 193rd Avenue that is being proposed to be closed is different than the area that Mr. Robinson was speaking about. Lois Carton, 19231 Proctor Road, requested confirmation in writing from the city and the developer that this project will not negatively impact her property in any way. City Attorney Dave Sellergren indicated that the city does everything in its power to monitor the construction of such projects to be sure that adjacent properties are not negatively affected, however it is not normal procedure to confirm in writing to every property owner that their property will not be affected in any way. John Peterson of Good Value Homes indicated that they cannot provide a guarantee that there will never be a condition to impact any of the properties. Lois Carton indicated that she objects to the approval of the plat until all drainage problems are taken care of. It was the consensus of the City Council to add Item #23 to the list of stipulations for preliminary plat approval, stating "The city will review the downstream drainage issues and incorporate any changes that need to be made at the time of final plat". There being no further comments, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT REQUEST BY GOOD VALUE HOMES TO SUBDIVIDE APPROXIMATELY 38 ACRES INTO 66 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: A DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT BE PREPARED AND EXECUTED OUTLING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL. ALL COMMENTS FROM THE CITY ENGINEER'S MEMO DATED MAY 21, 1997 BE INCORPORQATED INTO THE PLAT FOR APPROVAL. THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDQATION FOR PAYMENT OF CASH BASED ON THE NUMBER OF LOTS IN AN AMOUNT REQURED BY THE CITY AT THE TIME OF FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. WATER AVAILABILITY CHARGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $300 PER LOT BE PAID TO ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES PRIOR TO RELEASING THE FINAL PLAT FOR