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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 25, 2007 Soby agreed that the revision was in response to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. He also noted that the extra lots gained in the revision, are actually offset by the additional cost of the longer cul-de-sac and road connections. Blesener pointed out that there are other areas in the City where cul-de- sacs longer than 500 feet were approved with stub road connections to provide for future development of adjoining property. A diagram of the Yorkton Ridge/Concetta Way/Burke Lane area was shown as an example. Tom Roycraft, 2910 Arcade Street, indicated that the neighborhood did not receive the City Engineer's March, 2004 report. Roycraft indicated that his interest is the extension of a road connection west to Arcade Street, and noted that the City Engineer has indicated in his report that this connection is not feasible. The City Planner indicated that the City is not sm•e whether a road could be connected to Arcade Street, but pointed out that, at a minimum, there is the potential for a cul-de-sac from Richie Place to the west to allow for the development of some of the properties to the west. Roycraft questioned allowing a cul-de-sac longer than 500 feet. Roycraft felt the cul-de-sac should be kept to 500 feet and only extended at the time that development of adjacent properties occurs. Roycraft noted that given wetland conditions in this area, the development of each individual property will have its own specific concerns and issues. Roycraft felt that there was little, if any, developable property to the west. Blesener noted that the development potential of the properties to the east and the west must be considered as part of the Richie Place development. Roycraft felt that wetland locations will prevent development to the west. Blesener felt there was enough information on hand showing that there was some developable property to the west. Blesener agreed that it may not be feasible to extend a road all the way to Arcade Street, but it may be feasible to extend a cul-de-sac from Richie Place to pick up some additional development. Roycraft felt that a full wetland delineation of the area must be presented. The City Administrator noted that the diagram prepared by the Watershed is not a full delineation, only an estimate based on aerial photography. The Administrator agreed that delineation must be done. Dave Himmelbach, 2970 Arcade Street, read a letter dated April 25, 2007 for the record. In that letter he urged the protection of wildlife habitat in this area, and indicated his feeling that commerce and financial interests