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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 28, 2013 owners. He stated that the only negative in considering the Brausen proposal is that it would slow the Pinetree Pond development down, and questioned what difference it would make if the development process is slowed down by one month given the additional lots that could be gained. Keis pointed out that the Brausen proposal may not be a bad idea, but noted that the Pinetree Pond property is not owned by the Brausens. He indicated that it is Gordie Howe's decision as to how he wants to develop his property. Dave Brausen agreed, but pointed out that the City is in a position to encourage how this area develops. He also stated that Jerry Boog and Gail Acosta do not favor a cul -de -sac crossing through their property as is proposed in the ghost plat. Montour pointed out that under the Brausen option, Boog's and Acosta's support would be necessary given they would be responsible for infrastructure improvement costs. Dave Brausen indicated that he is still discussing the Brausen option with Boog and Acosta. Steve Brausen felt the Brausen option was preferable, but indicated that at a minimum the existing road easement should be retained. He noted that that easement was dedicated to provide development potential for the area. Dave Brausen agreed and stated that the easement should not be vacated as it is important to the northeast property owners. Steve Brausen stated that the existing road easement should have been extended to Westwind Drive at the time that area was developed. Dave Brausen asked the Council not to be hasty in its decision. Mary Edgett, 3000 Arcade Street, stated that property owners in the area have always been aware that 2966 Arcade Street would develop. Edgett indicated that Gordie Howe had discussed with her the purchase of her property so he could develop with road access from Arcade Street given issues of connecting this development to LaBore Road. She asked what happened to the public safety issue of bringing another connecting road to I:,aBore Road. She also asked what happened to the potential purchase of her property. Howe indicated that he previously had an agreement with Edgett for the purchase of her property. He then reported the history of his acquisition of 2966 Arcade Street, pointing out that when he first acquired it through a Sheriff's sale, the previous property owner was able to take the property back at the end of the redemption period. That was at the time he had the agreement with Edgett. It was only through the second foreclosure process that he was able to acquire the property. 7