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MINU'CES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 27, 2001 ST. JOHN'S SCIIOOL REQUEST rOR REMOVAL OT NO PARKING SIGNS the City that have private streets. An action to take over the Pitrina Park cul- de-sacs would result in the same request from other townhome associations. .Fahey felt the unfairness part of this issue may be that the developer did not communicate the situation properly. The City Administrator indicated that the Development Agreement refers to public and private streets, and that the Development Agreement is binding on heirs and assigns. The Administrator agreed that the issue comes down to disclosure. He also agreed with the Mayors comments that there is no perfect system to apply the services paid for through property taxes equally across all properties. John Miller, Pitrina Park resident, indicated that he was adequately informed of the fact that the cul-de-sacs were private streets at the time he was purchasing his property. Miller agreed, however, that the issue was one of fairness. One property owner asked about the location of fire hydrants on the Pitrina Park common property. The City Administrator pointed out that the City has utility easements for the water and sewer lines in the area. Helgeson asked that the Council take a few days and think about the issue and the fairness of the situation. Fahey again asked for a copy of the documents that were provided to homeowners so that he could review them. Fahey stated that he is concerned about the precedent that it would set in the City taking over these cul-de-sacs. He pointed out that if this action is taken, the other townhome associations will be malting the same request. Ilelgeson stated that he appreciated the Council's consideration of the issue and indicated he would get the Mayor a copy of the documents he requested. Scalze asked for an updated breakdown of association dues. Fahey stated that he would like the City Planner to determine what other cities are doing with the issue of private versus public streets and if any cities are taking private streets back and under what conditions. Fahey suggested that the matter be discussed again at the July l 1'~' meeting. The Council reviewed the request by St. John's School for removal of no parking signs on McMenemy Street in front of the school until the construction project at the school is completed. The City Administrator recommended that the signs be removed and reinstalled upon completion of the construction project gave the on-street path on McMenemy Street. i.>