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MINUTES City Council December 10, 1980 Councilman Fahey suggested that these easements could be provided for in the developers agreement. Fahey also felt that it should provide for the looping of the water service to Minnesota Street also~to provide for future development of the area. Mayor Nanson questioned if easements were necessary as this is private property. Hanson felt that this would just be a very long private water line. Fahey stated that he did not intend that St. Jude's should be assessed for the looping of water service to Minnesota Street. St. Jude's would have service from County Road B-2 and, therefore, would not benefit from Minnesota Street. Fahey also felt the water service through the St. Jude's property should be turned over to the City so that if it were looped in the future, there would be no question. Hanson suggested that it be a private line with a shut-off valve. Councilman DeBace suggested that St. Jude's put in a water line that could be looped in the future. When the line is looped, it would become the property of the City. DeBace alt it should be the City's line, but it wouldn't have to be immediately. Councilman Fahey stated that the question of a park charge should also be discussed. Councilwoman Scalze stated that the Park Commission would like money rather than land from St. Jude's. The City Clerk stated that State law has changed and in order to have a park charge, the property must be subdivided. Councilman Fahey stated that a park charge can be required as a part of the PUD agreement between the City and St. Jude's. Councilman DeBace asked Mr. Burrows what fast-track construction was. Mr. Burrows explained that in fast track construction an architect and a general contractor are pre-selected. Various bid packages are prepared for the various stages of construction. Construction starts on the project and meanwhile the architect continues to develop the plans. Mr. Burrows stated that as each bid package is developed, the Building Inspector is given a set. The Building Inspector is also invited to weekly meetings which he can attend. Mr. Burrows stated that through fast-track construction a project can save six to nine months. The Attorney stated that the Legislature did pass some legislation that communities could take land in lieu of cash for park charges, but that was limited to subdivisions and the size of the parcel of land involved. Mr. Parks did say that the City could require anything under the PUD Agreement. However, in absence of a PUD agreement, the City must comply with the statute. Councilman DeBace made the comment that the park charge system was not fair to everyone. If a large development is not a subdivision, that person is not required to pay a park charge. However, each new home built must pay a $300 park charge. Page -3-