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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 25, 1999 LeTendre indicated that they would like a private road because of the exclusivity it would lend to the development. He pointed out that the value of the homes is proposed at over $300,000. LeTendre also pointed out that the cul-de-sac they are proposin~ would be approximately 1,500 feet long, which exceeds the maximum length allowed by the City. LeTendre pointed out that the proposal is for 16 to 18 lots all located on one side of the street. LeTendre felt that the private road would be a safer situation, and suggested they may even want to install a gate at the entrance to the road. LeTendre reported that the plan is to form a homeowners association for this development, and decisions such as whethei or not to gate the entrance would be up to the association. Fahey indicated that he had no problem with the over(en~th cul-de-sac pointing out that there were no other options for developin~ the property. Scalze stated that she did not object to the cul-de-sac length, but did have a problem with the private street for a single-family home development. Scalze felt the street should be public, that sewer and water main should be installed and that the water main shouid be looped. Scalze also pointed out that the sewer and water main would be public facilities that are maintained by the City. LeTendre replied that sewer and water main will be installed and their intention is to loop the water main to Viking Drive. LeTendre pointed out that the liomeowners in this development would be paying property taxes, and havin~; a private street would save the City money since it would not have to maintain or plow the street. Pedersen stated that he could see problems in the future with a private road. These property owners would be paying property taxes and would likely feel that the City should provide maintenance of the road. Pedersen felt it was a clearer situation to have the road as public. LeTendre again pointed out that a homeowners association would be formed with property owners paying association dues to cover street maintenance and plowing. Fahey felt there was no compelling reason that the street is private. Fahey suggested that allowing a private street to serve single-family homes would set a precedent. Fahey also pointed out that the Park & Recreation Commission may want to install a watking path or boardwalk access to the wetland area and havin~ a private street would cause problems. Fahey stated that he would not support a private street. Scalze and LaValle a~reed.