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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 24, 2004 be brick and of similar design to t1~e Phase I building ou the south. The building is pre-leased to the tenants of the Phase I building. Fahey noted the discussion by the Planning Commission relative to landscaping and clean-up of the western edge of the property. Biagini indicated that he would plant evergreens on the norHi edge of the property abutting the area adjacent to the apartment building. Allan noted the many evergreen trees along Condit Street That are dead. Biagini reported that when the bean was removed, many of these evergreens were relocated. About six or seven are dead and will be replaced in the spring. Biagini indicated that he would prefer to keep them in place at this point to prevent traffic from driving through to Condit Street In the spring the entire western edge will be cleaned up and relandscaped. The City Administrator indicated that the dead trees are an eyesore aa~d suggested that they be removed at this time. He noted that once it starts snowing, the plowing of Condit Street will create a baul< that will prevent traffic from driving through. I3iagiui agreed that the trees would be removed Elaine Zoch, Condit Street, presented pictures of the dead trees along Condit Street and asked that this area be cleaned up. She also asked that the City inspect the landscaping that will ultimately be installed to ensure that it is maintained and kept in good condition. Fahey asked if the City typically requires landscaping bond from developer. The Administrator noted that the City usually ensures project completion through other means, such as the issuance of occupancy permit However, a landscaping bond could be made a requirement of the developer, and the Administrator suggested the bond be for a term of two years. Fahey felt that the bond would provide the neighbors with some security that the landscaping will be installed and maintained. "Loch expressed concern about the early start for this project, noting that construction on utilities, curbing, etc. started about one mouth before the project was presented to the Planning Commission. Zoch pointed out that this has the appearance to the neighborhood that the project is cut-and- dried and their input is of no consequence. Fahey indicated that the City approved a Right Of Entry agreement with the developer that allowed some basic construction to begin prior to the public hearing. Blesener noted that this work was done at the developer's own risk and would be subject to removal at the developer's cost if the