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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 27, 2013 Jan Bilek, 2925 LaBore Road, reported that four of the proposed houses in Pinetree Pond will abut her property, and noted that some of these lot are the smallest in the Pinetree Pond development. Bilek noted that the houses proposed for Lots 11 and 12 will be two -story and will be looking down over her house. Bilek asked that Gordie Howe address the issue of the trees, noting that there are 62 50 -foot pines that Howe verbally agreed to retain. Bilek reported that the Kupferschmidt's included in the purchase agreement with Howe that the trees within the easement should be retained, and this was included with the specific intention of protecting the Bilek property. Bilek reported that the loss of these trees will affect how they live in their house and yard. Bilek also stated that whether or not they sell the back of their property for development is not a big issue. She indicated that she would like to see the road easement remain adjacent to her lot for potential development access. She also commented that there was the previous indication from the City that a non - conforming setback of a foot or two for her house if a road was improved on the easement was not going to be a big deal. Bilek pointed out that her property is just as large as other properties that are being discussed this evening. Bilek felt that while the City is showing concern for future development potential of these other properties, they are not showing this same concern for her property. Bilek indicated that because of the impact of the Pinetree Pond plat on her property, they may have to sell. The City Attorney noted that the purchase agreement between Howe and the Kupeferschmidt's is a private agreement that the City has no involvement with. Gordie Howe, Masterpiece Homes, reported that he called Dave Brausen and set up a meeting with him and Steve Brausen since he had heard that Steve Brausen was interested in selling at $100,000 per lot. I -Iowe reported that in meeting with them in no way did he lead them to believe that he would support their bulb plan. Howe reported that at that meeting he informed them that the Ramsey County Surveyor indicated that when he worked as the Washington County Survey he would not have allowed the bulb plan. Howe informed the Brausen's that in Ramsey County, road layouts are approved by the cities. Howe further stated that he informed the Brausen's that he would not do the bulb plan and have assessments deferred against the Boog property. Howe reported that Masterpiece Homes owns 2966 LaBore Road, the City does not own any of this property. The City holds a $200,000 plus mortgage on the property. I -Iowe then reported that Masterpiece Homes purchased the Kupferschmidt and Rauser properties, and there was no City financing provided for these two properties. Howe reported that the 33 -foot road easement was 18