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Steering Committee Meeting Minutes Page 2 <br /> March 23, 1995 <br /> III Option 6 - 1,900 developable acres left after deducting the wetlands and <br /> floodplain and 25% lost for right-of-way, easements, parks, etc. Under this <br /> option, the sewage generation and water consumption would be the <br /> equivalent of 14,700 people. <br /> Option 7-This option has a net developable acreage of 1,350. The sewage <br /> generation and water consumption population equivalent fully developed of <br /> 10,700. <br /> Terry explained that the greatest difference between the two plans is the cost to <br /> cross the wetland and floodplain areas to extend the water and sewer. <br /> Dave Anderson used overlay transparencies to identify the following: <br /> -Power lines <br /> -Developable land <br /> -Wetlands <br /> -Businesses along Highway 10 <br /> -Specht and Cargill properties <br /> -Plat map identifying property owners <br /> He summarized that if the owners of the Specht and Cargill properties are not <br /> interested in developing at this time, it would not make sense to extend sewer <br /> and water beyond the existing commercial and industrial area in the Highway <br /> 10/165th Avenue location. He stressed the importance of listening to the <br /> III property owners regarding what they want. He discussed issues related to <br /> expanded residential development including loss of productive farmland, <br /> wildlife displacement, destruction of forests, increased traffic delays, additional <br /> demands on the school system, and increased need for city services. Dave <br /> stated that all the residents he has spoken with feel that extending the urban <br /> service district will force development of 10,000 acre lots. They feel this will result <br /> in a loss in the quality of life they moved to Elk River to experience. Chris <br /> proposed Phase 2 to include the Specht and Cargill properties so that if they <br /> petitioned, services could be extended and that the pipe be sized for this <br /> option. <br /> Chris Kreger stated that he is in favor of a phasing plan for 5, 10, 15 and 20 years <br /> in order to give property owners as much notice as possible regarding the City's <br /> plan for future growth. <br /> Chair Minton stated that it was his understanding the industrial, commercial and <br /> residential growth would be directed eastward. <br /> Hank Duitsman stated that he did not feel there would be any controversy <br /> regarding Area 1, since the developers are petitioning to have city sewer and <br /> water. He suggested that Areas 6, 7, 8 and 11, 13, 15, an 16 be the first phase in <br /> extending the urban service district. Hank then suggested that 2, 3, 4, 9 and <br /> half of 11 and 14 in the second phase. This would be an extension of the <br /> residential and also allow for commercial development. <br /> • <br />