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. . . City Council Minutes May 9, 2005 Page 5 could get some certainty both ways. For instance to our benefit we would lock in the timing so we can't be forced in the future to push utilities out there earlier, we would lock in the school site, and then approve some general parameters for the number of lots, sizes, etc. but a plat would still get processed and there would still be discretion for changes to end up with the best project possible. That kind of approach would give the developer more certainty as he decides whether to make an investment and move forward and it would give the City protection against a situation where we have put this area into the Urban Service Area but it may be awhile before we can extend the utilities. Councilmember Motin stated that it's not a matter of if but when and personally he is not in favor of adding this area to the Urban Service District but that we need to look at what's the best for the long term planning of the City. He stated he is concerned about the Cargill Industrial area and that ultimately we may need to expand the sewer capacity. He stated he would like to see maintaining lots at 14,000 square feet. Councilmember Farber stated that he feels it is not if but when also and he feels that the owners wish to get the most out of that area. He feels the present owners realize they can no longer have hobby farms with all the development around them. He feels we're on the right track. Mayor Klinzing stated she would like the city to pressure Sherburne County to provide four lanes on Twin Lakes Road (CR13) and to widen CR12. She feels we need to press the point of increasing the capacity of both CR12 and CR13. She feels this development is a win, win, win situation and it will come together. Councilmember Gumphrey feels that this should have been part of the Comprehensive Plan, that we need to move forward and make this happen, and he agrees with the larger lots. Councilmember Motin inquired if the utilities can be brought into the properties south of Holzeim if the Foster property doesn't get developed. Mr. Maurer stated that he feels there are possibilities to bring utilities down from the north to serve the areas to the south. Councilmember Dietz inquired of Dr. Ron Bratlie, Director of Special Projects ISD #728, if the building of a middle school on this property has been discussed by the school board. Councilmember Dietz requested that the City Council be given something in writing from the School Board regarding this issue. He feels Council needs to know if the school board members support this. Dr. Bratlie stated that will be done. The Mayor recessed the meeting at 7:57 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:08 p.m. 5.4. YMCA Chair of the Northstar YMCA Community Board Bill Helliwell, YMCA staff member Anita Lancello, and Tom LaSalle who works with new developments for the YMCA, discussed the status of the YMCA project. Mr. Helliwell stated that the need for the YMCA is here. The membership provides dollars for programs. He stated that studies done for this community shows enough potential for membership but not enough for the YMCA to raise capital funds. They would like to see the City and the County work together to provide a Y for this area. If the Council agrees to this philosophy, the Y has volunteers to help but they cannot do it by themselves.