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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 28, 2013 screening her property with plantings. Acosta replied that she wanted the issue on record. Pam Brausen felt there were many unanswered issues and felt it would be more difficult to resolve these issues if the plat moves forward at this time. She again noted the history of the Brausen Family relative to the area, and questioned the fairness of giving the road easement to Howe if it is vacated rather than the Brausen Family. Roycraft stated his support for the Pinetree Ponds Preliminary Plat. He also noted that while the Brausen Family owned much of the land in the area at one time, they sold that land and essentially landlocked their remaining property. Roycraft pointed out that Ilowe's plat meets City Codes and does not require Variances. Laurie Brausen felt that the Brausen option was the most beneficial for all parties involved. There was no one else present from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by Keis, seconded by McGraw, the public hearing was closed. Boss indicated that based on the conflicting interests, this is a difficult decision. McGraw asked what would happen if the road easement is not vacated. The City Administrator indicated that if the Preliminary Plat is approved and the vacation is not, the Preliminary Plat would have to be modified. The issue is whether the modifications would be significant enough to restart the process. Montour asked about acting on the Preliminary Plat and the Vacation at the same time. The City Administrator noted that the Preliminary Plat could be acted on subject to the Vacation. He noted that the developer would like the process to move forward in order to get the project out to bid. The Administrator also noted that a Final Plat will come back to the Council for action. Keis asked if there would be any reason to deny the Pinetree Pond Final Plat if the road easement is vacated and the County accrues that property to 2966 Arcade Street. The City Planner stated that the County will make the decision how the road easement land goes back if the City vacates that easement. He pointed out that, if the City Council is comfortable acting on the Pinetree Pond Preliminary Plat subject to road easement vacation, it can do so at this time. The hearing on the vacation is scheduled for the March 27°i City Council meeting. If the vacation is not approved, the Pinetree Pond Preliminary Plat would become null and void. The Planner 12