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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 27, 2013 right -of -way versus 50 feet had the City simply vacated the entire easement. 'This concept also allows the Pinetree Pond plat to move forward with minor modifications. Dave Brausen appeared before the Council and indicated that he had comments to make in response to the City Administrator's report. With regard to the first Brausen option (the bulb plan), Brausen took issue with the reference that this plan had a "non- standard appearance" and indicated that at ground level this would not be the case. Brausen also noted the comment in the report that Masterpiece Homes was unwilling to pursue this option, and reported that Gordie Howe called him to discuss purchasing the Brausen property (4 lots at $100,000 per lot). Brausen reported that a week later he and his brother Steve Brausen met with Howe at which time Howe indicated that he did not like this option and would not pursue it. Brausen questioned why Howe made the initial call. He noted the Administrator's comment that this option is "off the table ", but pointed out that page 30 of the Administrator's report includes comments from the City Attorney's office that "The City can determine where to construct roads or other improvements within the City." Dave Brausen then reviewed Brausen option #2 (the H plan), noting that this option was developed after the Pinetree Pond preliminary plat approval. Brausen felt that this option was the best of all options, noting that it incorporates development of the back of some large lots fronting on LaBore Road and provides for many more lots. Brausen noted the Administrator's report says "this option would not be pursued given it further complicates the development of this area and the proposed lots do not warrant $500,000 homes." Brausen did not feel this option complicated the development of the area, but rather took into consideration other property owners who should be involved. He also questioned City staff deciding that the option would not be pursued and asked if that was not a City Council decision. Brausen also stated that he did not know whether or not the lots would warrant $500,000 homes. Brausen pointed out the value of the homes in the Gervais Woods development noting that that development is in a different setting than the Pinetree Pond development. Brausen felt the setting would dictate the value of the homes that are constructed, not the lot size. Laurie Brausen, 2924 LaBore Road, indicated that with the H plan submitted, the suggestion is road structure and not necessarily lot size. Brausen indicated that the lot sizes could be larger. She also indicated on both her behalf and that of her neighbor, Steve Christianson, that they supported the H plan as it have them the opportunity to develop the back of their LaBore Road lots. Montour asked if they would be willing to develop the back of their properties right away. Brausen stated that if the 13