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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 27, 2022 Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH LANDMARK OF LITTLE CANADA, LLC FOR GERVAIS WOODS 2ND ADDITION AT 3000 LABORE ROAD The Community Development Director stated that the City Council approved the Preliminary and Final Plat and variances for the 15 single-family lots development at 3000 Labore Road on January 26, 2022, contingent upon approval of a Development Agreement. She reported that city staff has been working with the developer and other parties to finalize the agreement and noted the timeline was extended for negotiation on the lift station needed. , She stated that staff has now finalized the details of the agreement which includes site improvements, developer improvements, park dedication fees, and warranties. The City Administrator explained that a lift station is required for the sanitary sewer system. He stated that there is a connection available in another location, but it requires an easement across private property and that property owner would not agree to it. The Community Development Director noted that the park dedication fees will be paid upfront. Fischer noted that this is an example of the large costs for infrastructure as part of development. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2022-4-61— APPROVE THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LITTLE CANADA AND LANDMARK OF LITTLE CANADA, LLCAS PRESENTED The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. COUNCIL REPORTS & MEETING UPDATES Fischer stated he attended the Fire Relief meeting, but there is not much to report at this time. He stated that he has heard from a few residents that areas of trees are being clear-cut, and he has seen Xcel Energy out doing tree trimming and noted they are not elegant about it. The Parks & Rec/Community Services Director stated that Xcel does do extensive tree cutting around their power lines to mitigate fire risks, but noted they could maybe do a better job of notifying neighbors when it is occurring. He reported that Xcel is also big advocates of putting in pollinator plants under the power lines where the trees have come down. Fischer and Miller reported they did receive automated phone calls from Xcel informing them that tree -trimming would be occurring in their neighborhoods. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m. . Keis, Mayor C 'stoph r Hein'Ain, City Administrator 2