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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 27, 2013 out that under the bulb plan the Brausen property can be developed and Acosta and Boog can develop work together when they are ready to develop. There was discussion about how infrastructure improvements would be made. The City Administrator stated that given the City's role, it is being proposed that the Pinetree Pond infrastructure improvements be constructed as a public improvement with costs assessed back to the property. The Administrator noted that the City has not done an improvement of this nature since the early 1990's and typically the developer is responsible for constructing infrastructure improvements. The Administrator suggested that a public improvement could be an option for development of the Acosta /Boog /Brausen property as well, but that would require Council approval. Pam Brausen stated that she was trying to understand the partnership between the City and Gordie Howe. Brausen stated that it was her opinion that without this partnership, the City would review a plat proposal and give more consideration to its impact on surrounding properties. Brausen stated that the City has an investment in the Pinetree Pond plat. She also stated that it was her understanding that the infrastructure improvements needed for Pinetree Pond would be in the $1.7 million range. Brausen compared Pinetree Pond with the Preserve Trail development. Brausen indicated that of the 14 lots in Preserve Trail, only 5 have been developed. It was projected that Preserve Trail would be developed with $500,000 homes as well. Brausen questioned that Pinetree Pond would develop with $500,000 homes given the area as well as the necessary association fees. Brausen felt that the Council should give consideration to the entire area in considering the vacation of the road easement. The City Engineer reported that the $1.7 million in infrastructure improvements being considered by the City for 2013 includes the Spruce Street improvement as well as Pinetree Pond improvements. The City Administrator reviewed the history of The Preserve plat which was constructed prior to the housing market downturn. Montour noted the Gervais Woods development just across LaBore Road from proposed Pinetree Pond and the fact that this area developed with over $500,000 homes. Pam Brausen felt that Gervais Woods developed in an area more conducive to higher value homes. Laurie Brausen agreed, noting that Gervais Woods is in a wooded setting, while Pinetree Ponds is being proposed in the middle of an existing neighborhood. 17