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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 25, 1999 Steve Hiland, 2976 Greenbrier, stated that he has no objection to Atlan Avenue being improved. However, he suggested that when the area to the east is developed that the street goes out to LaBore Road. Hiland felt this was preferable from a security standpoint. Hiland felt that a comprehensive plan should be put together for the area, and again stressed that access to LaBore Road was needed. Dennis Eichorn stated that he owned the lot opposite Mr. Sorenson's lot and that he was opposed to the improvement of Allan Avenue. Eichorn felt there will be a lot of traffic once the road is improved along with the property to the east. Eichorn was also concemed about the cost of the improvement and who would pay for it. Fahey suggested that if the improvement went in, it would be likely that the Eichorn property would be assessed. However, it is difficult to answer the question at this point until the extent of the development is identified and improvement costs are known. The City Administrator pointed out that property owners being assessed have the option of deferring assessments until their property is developed. However, interest continues to accrue on deferred assessments. Eichorn asked how the improvement would affect his property taxes. He suggestecl that with assessments and additional property taxes he may be forced tc> sell the property. Fahey agreed that this has happened in the past and is one of the downsides when development occurs that property owners do not want. Morelan stated that he does not feel comfortable telling a property owner they must develop their property. Morelan suggested that if Mr. Sorenson wants to develop, then he should pay for the cost of the road. Morelan pointed out that Mr. Sorenson wants to develop, he would benefit from the road, and the other property owners are not interested in developing. Unless Sorenson comes to an agreement with his neighbors on sharing the cost of the road, Morelan suggested that he pay the entire cost. Fahey sug~ested that the Council call for a feasibility report and an update of the thoroughfare plan for the area. Fahey felt that the Council should look at the alternatives available for improving Allan Avenue so that a portion of the Inman property could be developed. Fahey suggested that a feasibility report be ordered as well as an updated thoroughfare plan for a staged development of the property to the east. 13