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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANi7ARY 11, 1995 that there is additional information that the Council might want to consider on the 25th. Fahey pointed out that the Planner feels Mr. Tima may have two dividable lots if an additional 17 feet of right-of-way were dedicated rather than 7. The City Administrator again indicated that this is initial information that still must be verified. Fahey stated that where two options are potentially equal and will each serve the neighborhood as well, he would support the option favored by the neighborhood. Fahey pointed out that staff will be putting together additional information on the cost of the various options including estimated cost of easements. Fahey suggested that if the costs of the two options are equal, the cul-de-sac should be put in, even if a standard street right-of-way could be obtained for Jackson Street, since this is what the neighborhood prefers. LaValle stated that the Council must look at the cost and how the options affect the property owners. If the cul-de-sac has a great impact on adjacent property, the Council must consider that as well. Pedersen stated that if all things were equal, that would be fine, but the Council must consider the cost of both options as well. Scalze stated that the Council must consider whether Tima has appropriate property to develop if he dedicates 17 feet of road right-of-way. Scalze pointed out that Mr. Tima is a taxpayer and has the right to develop his property. Scalze stated that it is in the entire City's best interest to get the road developed. Fahey did not believe it would be financially feasible for Mr. Tima to put in a 300 to 400 foot street in order to develop two lots when access could be via the cul-de-sacs. Pedersen stated that that was true unless the cul-de- sac option is more expensive. Scalze pointed out that the City has the cost of the street, but not a true cost of the cul-de-sac option. 11