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Elk River City Council Minutes March 8. 1999 Page 3 . Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. Kathy Swanberg, P.O. Box 130, Becker, MN, indicated that she recently learned that Associated Developers had declared tha't a private road will be constructed in her area, and was concerned that she (as part owner of that land) would be land-locked out of her own property. She also expressed dissatisfaction with lack of notifications for purchase and option agreements. Kathy continued to state her opinion regarding the developer's cooperation and business procedures, and informed the council of how those actions have affected her and her property. Council member Dietz requested that Ms. Swanberg state information pertaining to the plat being presented to the council, an9 take up unrelated issues with the appropriate parties. Council member Motin stated that although Ms. Swanberg's property is not part of the plat at hand, he too has concerns regarding the structure of the preliminary plat. and the indication of a possible private road. Councilmember Thompson stated that although he understands the concerns with a possible private road, and most likely would not approve of a private road, he concurred with Council member Dietz in that the issue at hand is the preliminary plat. and that it was not the appropriate time to present unrelated personal opinions. e Council member Dietz stated that the city has already set a precedent with the layout of Elk Park Center, and did not believe it to be likely that two cul-de-sac roads and a private road would be approved for this project. Kathy Swanberg pointed out that her discontent with the issue lies mainly with the developer, and the fact that she has never signed nor received copies of purchase and option agreements. There being no further comments, Mayor Klinzing continued the public hearing to the March 15, 1999, meeting at which representatives of Associated Developers of the Twin Cities, Inc. could be in attendance. Following council discussion, it was determined that it is likely that this project will be comparable to the Elk Park Center project. The council expressed interest in this project becoming another Elk Park Center, as it appears to have an excellent traffic flow. Councilmember Thompson stated that he would be open to recommendations provided that a private road would not cause land to the west to become land-locked. 7.1. Review Director of Plannina Selection Process . City Administrator Pat Klaers indicated that consultant Jim Brimeyer, Finance Director Lori Johnson, and he have selected fQur candidates for interviews. Pat stated that Planning Commission Chair Doran Cote and Planning Commissioner Louise Kuester have volunteered to sit in on the interview team. Pat requested that at least one council member also help in the selection process.