4.1. DRAFT MINUTES (2 SETS) 06-20-2016

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City Council Minutes Page 13 May 16, 2016 ----------------------------- Councilmember Westgaard asked how the developer should apply this information in order to proceed with their plat. Councilmember Wagner suggested the connection be delayed until perhaps the rd development’s 3 phase. She doesn’t want the connection opened and available for traffic until at least a discussion and plan is agreed upon with the county. Mayor Dietz suggested they build the road connection and use a breakaway barrier so emergency vehicles can still access the road when needed. Councilmember Westgaard stated he felt the connection needs to be built and the city can barricade it until ready to allow its use. Mayor Dietz stated he didn’t think they’ll get much support from the county and he was surprised the neighbors wouldn’t want this connection, which would allow a safer alternative means of travel. He stated he understands their hesitation and was willing to wait until this development is more built out, stating it would only be a matter of time before it was necessary to provide the connection. Councilmember Westgaard stressed the need for this connectivity especially from a public safety standpoint. It was the consensus of the council to allow the developer to construct the road connection and agreed to leave connection with barrier. Donald Jensen, representing PAXMAR, asked questions regarding the condition requiring all wetland permits be in place before they could begin site preparation and wetland fill in certain areas. He stated if he were to have to wait until they received the final permit, it would cause a major delay in their construction schedule. After some discussion, Ms. Mroz arrived and indicated that because the city had not received the final wetland delineation report on where the wetland boundaries were, she had concerns with commencing wetland fill work on the site until receiving the final report from the US Army Corps of Engineers. She noted concerns with grading activity intruding into wetland areas. She indicated she was willing to adjust the condition’s wording if they could agree upon a distance to stay back from wetland areas. After discussion and a map review of the development’s wetland areas, it was consensus of the applicant and the council to amend condition 2 to add the words “wetland fill” before the word “commencing.” Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Burandt to approve the Preliminary Plat request for Miske Meadows, with the following conditions: 1. Development Agreement shall be signed, outlining costs and responsibilities to the satisfaction of the City Attorney. 2. All required wetland permits must be obtained prior to commencing wetland fill work on the site. Grading permits required as allowed upon City Engineer’s approval of plan areas.