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City Council Minutes October 18, 2004 Page 9 ----------------------------- MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.8. Request bv MetroPlains for Preliminat;y Plat ApprovallJackson Square) Public Hearinf- Case No. P 04-19 Director of Planning Michele McPherson submitted the staff report. Ms. McPherson stated MetroPlains is requesting Preliminary Plat approval to replat a lot for a redevelopment project known as Jackson Block. She discussed transportation issues related to the project and the recommendations of the Planning and Parks and Recreation Commissions. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Councilmember Dietz questioned if the title of this plat has been cleared. City Attorney Peter Beck stated the city owns the property and is working on obtaining clear title, which will have to be resolved and vacated before final plat approval. Councilmember Tveite stated he is in favor of keeping parking spaces on Main Street rather than creating a right turn lane to Jackson Avenue. Mayor Klinzing questioned if any improvements would be made to any utilities while work was being done on these projects. Mr. Maurer stated that most likely there would not be any improvements needed but the sewer lines will be checked to see if anyone is still utilizing old lines. Mayor Klinzing questioned whose responsibility it would be to clear up these utility issues. Mr. Maurer stated it would be the responsibility of the person working on the project at the time to fL"{ them; but who will pay for these matters is another question. Councilmember Kuester questioned if 8-9 parking spaces are planned behind the new building. Ms. McPherson stated there would be approximately 19 at-grade spaces. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR METROPLAINS FOR THE JACKSON BLOCK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT BE PREPARED AND EXECUTED OUTLINING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PLAT APPROVAL PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING. 2. SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT FEE BE PAID IN THE AMOUNT REQUIRED BY THE CITY AT THE TIME OF FINAL PLAT PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING. 3. WATER ACCESSIBILITY FEES IN THE AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE CITY BE PAID TO ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING.