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. . . City Council Minutes January 25, 1993 Page 4 indicated that because of this, staff is now requesting realignment of Joplin Street south of County Road 30. The Planning Commission has recommended against realigning Joplin Street south of the County road. Terry Maurer indicated that it would be possible to extend 180th Avenue to the west when Sue Lakoduk's property develops, therefore, eliminating the extension of Joplin Street, but still providing for a north/south street connection between County Road 30 and Highway 10. Steve Rolhf indicated that he has met with Sue Lakoduk and she has indicated her willingness to concur with the plan. Park Dedication Steve Rohlf stated that the Park and Recreation Commission reviewed the park dedication for Heritage Landing at its January 7 meeting. He stated that there was not a quorum of the Park and Recreation members, however, it was the consensus of those present that park issues be resolved during preliminary plat review. Steve Rohlf stated that the City's Master Park Plan shows a primary trail loop in the general location of the plat. He stated the primary trail is designed to connect Orono Park with a future area-wide park in the flood plain along the Mississippi River. Those present at the Park and Recreation Commission were in consensus to accept the outlot as the trail. Steve Rohlf indicated that since then, staff has had second thoughts about the provision for putting in the concrete sidewalk. Discussion was held whether or not a concrete sidewalk should be constructed. Steve Rohlf indicated that it was a concern that future property owners are informed at the time of purchase that there will be a trail along their property. Public Improvements Steve Rohlf indicated that the developers have petitioned for public improvements associated with this plat to be done as a City project and assess back to the individual lots. Dennis Chuba, 20455 Meadowvale Road, indicated that he feels the variance should be granted due to the uniqueness of the plat because County Road 30 restricts access to 180th Avenue. Dennis Chuba also requested that the City consider crediting them the trunk assessment amount on the trail land they are donating. Bob Minton, Planning Commission representative, indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat with a number of conditions. He further indicated that the variance for the dead-end road was recommended to be approved. Also, it was recommended by the Planning Commission that the section of the ordinance pertaining to dead-end roads be reviewed and possibly amended due to the number of variances that have been requested. There being no further comments, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing.