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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 28, 2006 development moves forward, the rate of flow onto adjacent properties cannot be increased. Sculley stated thaC iC is irritating what has happened to his property as the result of poor planning and engineering. He hoped that everyone would be held accountable for future developments. Blesener noted that the Watershed may be changing its regulations this fall, but pointed out that Mr. Johnson has a lot of work to do before his concept can move to Che Preliminary Plat stage. The Administrator stated that he would check with Che Watershed and clarify what is happening. With regard to his proposed outlots, Johnson noted that some of the Maplewood property owners are interested in purchasing these outlots. Blesener questioned why these property owners would spend the money for Chis property when nothing could be built on it. Johnson indicated that they could construct garages on the property. The City Administrator noted that there are issues with properties that cross city boundary lines, and suggested Chat if Maplewood properly owners buy the adjacent LitCle Canada lots, Chere may be the need Co enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with Maplewood to address issues such as property taxes, use of property, etc. Johnson asked why garages could not be built on these outlots. The City Planner noted thaC the City's Zoning Ordinance requires thaC a principal use on a loC, i.e. a house and not just a garage. The Planner agreed that it is likely a joint powers agreemenC will have to be worked out with the City of Maplewood to addresses the issues of property taxes, use, etc. before these outlots could be created and sold to Maplewood property owners. Johnson pointed out that the Maplewood property owners have enjoyed this property for years utilizing it for gazebos, fire pits, hockey rinks, etc. Johnson asked why he could not sell the property to them so they could continue their use of it. Blesener suggested that it may be fine to sell the property to the Maplewood residents, but they may noC be able to build on it. The Administrator stated that if the concept moves forward to preliminary plat, then all these details will be worked out. Johnson asked how long the platting process would take. He again pointed out the Watershed's indication Chat if the property is not platted by September, it may not be able to be developed.