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Page 6 City Council Minutes February 22, 1988 e Discussion was held on two lots which do not meet the m1n1mum frontage requirement. Lot 10, Block 1 is .16 feet shy of the requirement and Lot 5, Block 2 is 6.4 feet shy of the requirement. After discussion regarding this matter, the Council indicated that Lot 10, Block 1 could stay as it is because of its location on a curve, and Lot 5, Block 2, should be adjusted to meet the frontage requirement. e The Council discussed grading, drainage, roads and utilities of the plat. These areas of concern were reviewed in the Building and Zoning Administrator's memo dated February 17, 1988. Mr. Claussen, a neighboring resident, indicated that the road going to the east will need a large amount of excavation to remove poor soils and to keep the gas line in place. Also discussed were concerns relating to drainage. The Building and Zoning Administrator stated that the ditch in the southeast corner will carry the drainage from the plat to a County ditch, south of County Road 12. He also indicated that the ditch would have to be cleaned in order to work properly. Jerry Smith indicated he will have the ditch cleaned. Street lighting was discussed at this time. Mr. Bob McCartney of Elk River Utilities indicated that Elk River Utilities would purchase the street lights and install them. He indicated Jerry Smith would be billed for the purchasing and installation of the lights but the actual billing for use age would be charged to the residents. Jerry Smith indicated that the purchasing and installation of the street lights would be assessed to the property owners. Jerry Smith indicated to the Council that he is requesting building permits for model homes in the plat before Class Five is being put on the roads. Mayor Gunkel indicated that this is not the City policy to allow building permits before Class five is put on the roads. Terry Maurer, City Engineer, indicated that this is a City project and the roads will be put in by the City sometime in July. Mr. Smith stated that he needs to build model homes in the plat early in order to sell lots this summer. The Council discussed the matter in length and stated that they understood Jerry Smith's position. The Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that if the Council does allow building permits for model homes, it should be stipulated that they are for model homes only, and that no occupancy to the buildings be granted until Class Five is put on the roads and the homes are hooked up to City sewer and water. The City Administrator indicated that the City is eliminating a disadvantage for Mr. Smith due to the fact that the City is putting in the road and it will not be in until at least July. He indicated if this project did not involve municipal utilities, Mr. Smith could have the road put in earlier and therefore, would not be in this competitive disadvantage situation. e COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING RIDGE. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. O. 88-15, A RESOLUTION BIDS FOR ROYAL OAKS THE MOTION CARRIED 5- COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT FOR ROYAL OAKS RIDGE WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: