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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SIrPTIrMBIrR 28, 2005 Upon motion by Blesener, seconded by Keis, the public hearing was closed. Blesener stated that he did not see much option for the Council other than to approve the Final Plat. He noted that if the development meets all the recommendations of consultants and staff and meets the City's ordinance requirements, he sees no option other than to approve it. Blesener noted that the developer has agreed to all but a few of the recommendations. Those that he has not agreed with, he has indicated he will do further research into and work with the city. Blesener further noted that the court has indicated that the City must act on this Final Plat by Friday. LaValle pointed out that the court has mandated that the City approve this Final Plat. LaValle stated that it was his feeling that the developmenC was too dense, and he would prefer to see a 6 to 8 lot development. LaValle noted that the developmenC as proposed will devastate Che trees in the area. The City Administrator stated that the court is not controlling the plat at this time, but the Council's approval is governed by the City's ordinances. The Administrator noted that three of the issues that were presented to the court by the developer, the developer has now made concessions on and voluntarily complied with. The Administrator indicated that while there can be disagreement with the plat on an emotional level, the City's function is to see that the plat complies with City codes. The Administrator indicated that staff is not saying that the project will be an easy one to build, staff is considering the project relative to compliance with City codes and State law. Allan stated that she disagreed with the plat on all levels, and felC that the proposed development has not been well researched relative to impact and feasibility. Allan noted that City staff has reviewed this development over and over, and it does not seem that Che developer does the work that should be done. Allan stated that she was not confident that the developer would work to minimize impact on existing trees as he indicated earlier this evening. Allan felt that pipeline safety was the number one issue, and pointed out that an accident will affect people first and then the wetland area. Keis stated that he did not especially like Che Final Plat as proposed, but did not see how he could vote against it if the plat meets the City's ordinance requirements. Montour stated that this plat has been under more scrutiny than any other he can recall. There has been a lot of discussion and consideration, none of which has been done lightheartedly. Montour stated that this is a 23