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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 24, 1990 DeBace suggested that the Bruehn property assessment could be deferred until such time as he divides his property. Fahey stated that the City deferments since the other then pick up the burden. does not look favorably on taxpayers in the City must The Planner pointed out that Costa Lane will not run north unless Mr. Bruehn is willing to give up an easement for road right-of-way. Scalze suggested that the Vanderbie extension be moved further to the south so that it does not abutt the Bruehn property. Bruehn was concerned with access for the properties to the north, and felt that Costa Lane should go all the way through to Allen Avenue. Blesener pointed out that if the Vanderbie extension went through and Costa Lane was extended with a cul-de-sac, the Bruehn property would be assessed for just its frontage on the cul-de-sac, and not the long side of the property. Fahey s~ated that he was hard-pressed to tell a developer that he cannot put a road on his own property. DeBace again pointed out that Costa Lane will not be improved right away. DeBace asked for approval of the preliminary plat as presented and suggested that if there is interest in the road running north, that could still happen. DeBace stated that the DeSoto Street lots will probably be developed first. However, DeBace felt that it would be a long time before the bankruptcy situation is resolved and all the easements to the north acquired. Collova stated that he felt Costa Lane should be run to the north. Collova felt it was a waste of street runninq the Vanderbie extension if Costa Lane ends up going north eventually anyway. DeBace stated that because of the hassle with obtaining easements to the north, the Costa family would like to run the street to Vanderbie and get going. Scalze felt that the Clarence Bruehn property should not be assessed until Costa Lane is run north. Bruehn stated that he does not want street on three Page 4