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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 25, 1994 discretion in determining the size turn-around which would be adequate. Scalze believed that some turn-around was necessary, pointinq out that currently there is no turn-around area at the end of Leeward Way. Scalze asked how large the turn-around had been at the end of Thunder Bay Road. The City Planner replied that the turn-around was entirely within the street right-of-way, which would have been 50 or 60 feet. Theis pointed out that there will be two driveways at the end of Leeward Way which could be used for turning around. The City Planner recommended some type of turn-around rather than the use of private driveways. The Planner pointed out that the street right-of-way is 50 feet, and most cars can turn around within a 50 foot radius. Pedersen asked about snow plows. The Planner indicated that currently snow is being plowed to the end of the street. A plow could turn around within a 50 foot radius, however, a couple of backing motions may be necessary. Mrs. Scalze introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION N0. 94-5-127 - APPROVING THE PROPERTY DIVISION OF 3025 ARCADE STREET AS REQUESTED BY MR. TOM THEIS SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY PLANNER AS CONTAINED IN HIS REPORT DATED MAY 9, 1994 EXCEPT THAT THE TURN-AROUND AT THE END OF LEEWARD WAY WOULD BE REQUIRED TO HAVE A 50-FOOT RADIUS, SUBJECT TO THE DEVELOPER ENTERING INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY GOVERNING THE EXTENSION OF LEEWARD WAY AS A PRIVATE IMPROVEMENT, SUBJECT TO SUBMISSION OF A LETTER OF CREDIT FROM TxE DEVELOPER TO ASSURE COMPLETION OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN A MANNER SO AS TO MEET CITY SPECIFICATIONS AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY ENGINEER The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by LaValle. 17