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HANDBOOK FOR MINNESOTA CITIES Crystal Green v.City of Cities may choose to adopt additional regulations necessary to Crystal,421 N.W.2d 19(Minn. ensure a harmonious process in the development of • App. 1988)., subdivisions. Once a plat has been recorded, a developer cannot challenge the conditions that have been attached. If a Minn.Stat.§462.358,subd.3a. subdivision will create five or more lots of two and a half acres or less,the regulations must require that they must be platted. Procedural matters--such as what is required in an application, the preliminary and final review process,the approval/disapproval process,and coordination with other affected political subdivisions and state agencies--must be addressed in the subdivision regulations. Flexibility is allowed in the administration of the preliminary and final review process,and in the approval/disapproval process.For example,the subdivision regulations may consolidate these procedures.The review process may be delegated to the planning agency,but the council is responsible for final approval or disapproval. Prior to any subdivision,a public hearing is required and any interested person must be given the opportunity to make a presentation. Notice of the hearing must be published in the official newspaper at least 10 days prior to the hearing date. Minn.Stat.§462.358,subd. In order to avoid the legal difficulties inherent in making 2(b). • special assessments,cities should require the subdivider to Ruzic v.Ci of Eden Prairie, install all improvement to the council's approval of the plat. 479 N.W.2 417(Minn.App. The city may also enter into a development agreement with the 1991). developer requiring the developer to pay the special assessments if the city puts in the improvements itself. Review of proposed subdivisions An important part of any subdivision ordinance is the procedure for reviewing proposed subdivisions.These procedures should include the following steps: • Pre-application meeting.City officials should meet with the subdivider to discuss applicable regulations, giving positive guidance and enough freedom to help build the community. 394 •