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Page 7 City Council Minutes April 6. 1987 e Scott Darcy. a land owner in Deerfield Addition. was present for discussion. He stated that when he purchased the property. his understanding from the real estate agent was that the building permits for this plat would be issued April 1st. Darcy encouraged the Council to give permission to the City to begin issuance of building permits so building can begin. Chuck Christian of Christian Realty stated that this was the hopeful outcome of the project and the deadline has not been met. Mayor Gunkel questioned Terry Maurer about his feelings on contacting MNDOT to get their feelings on the temporary access. Maurer responded by saying that if the City Council is looking at a temporary access as a solution to the problem. it will be suggested to MNDOT and that the Specht site would not need much work. Maurer agreed to show the complete project to MNDOT and in the meantime work would begin on the #201 access. He questioned whether or not the City would want written assurance on this matter. Pat Klaers emphasized the importance of a written statement either to or from the City. e Jerry Smith stated that he will have quitclaim deeds by the end of the week. with. Smith stated that he is willing access. three of the four rema1n1ng The fourth deed is being dealt to pay all expenses for the Councilmember Schuldt questioned what would happen if building permits were issued on the basis that an agreement from MNDOT is received on #201 in two (2) months. and then the agreement possibly gets lost in the shuffle and construction continues with no agreement. Dave Sellergren stated that the City would be protected as long as no Certificates of Occupancy are issued and a similar sign is posted in the yard. Councilmember Tralle stated that the responsibility of the Council is for the health. welfare. and safety of the people of Elk River and feels that if the development is allowed with only one access. the Council is not doing their job. Tralle feels the City will end up on the bad end of the deal because there is not safe. good conditions in the Addition. Tralle favors the compromise of the northern access and feels the property involved will probably be developed some day and a temporary road would be a step in the right direction. Tralle does not see a problem with issuing permits as long as a temporary access can be worked out with MND OT . Councilmember Schuldt questioned how the temporary access would be funded. Jerry Smith responding by saying that he would pay for it and the work could be done in as little as three (3) days. e COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED THAT THE COUNCIL tnVil 'film MAYM~ ~1m!~~!@N TO GET INFORMATION FROM' MNDOT ON THE PROPOSED ALTERNATIVE TEMPORARY ACCESS. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSID 5-0.