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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 27, 2007 decide to participate in the plat, or not. If Hanson does not participate, the road could be moved further east and the Steinert lots made bigger. Blesener pointed out that this will provide more protection for the Valento Lane lots as well as save more trees. Judy Amadick, 2938 Valento Lane, stated that she was opposed to the loss of trees in this area and asked how the City can ensure that excessive tree loss does not occur. Amadick also pointed out that allowing the cul-de- sac to be 700 feet in length will result in additional tree loss. Amadick suggested that the cul-de-sac be limited to 500 feet, the lots made larger, and felt the result would be less tree loss. Blesener pointed out that this was a concept review this evening, and no decisions would be made. The City Administrator pointed out that the goal of a concept review is to identify general issues with a concept development that can be addressed before proceeding to preliminary plat. He noted that concept reviews are non-binding, and are also difficult given the City does not have a lot of specific information to work with, such as engineer, grading, drainage, etc. The Administrator suggested that in some instances concept reviews just do not work for this reason. He also reported that he will be recommending that the Council call for a workshop meeting to discuss the concept review process, to determine if there is a way to improve that process. The Administrator pointed out that regardless of the comments made this evening, there is nothing that would prevent the property owner from applying for preliminary plat. He further noted that if a preliminary plat meets all the City's Codes, the Council would be obligated to approve that plat. The Administrator indicated, however, that the cul-de-sac length at 700 feet proposed on the Steinert property does not meet Code. There was no one else present from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by Allan, seconded by McGraw, the public hearing was closed. Blesener noted that this is a Concept Review the purpose of which is to provide feedback to the property owner. Therefore, no formal action is required of the Council. Blesener pointed out that information the Hanson property survey will provide as well as the Hanson's decision as to how they might participate, will make it easier to determine the best development layout for the Steinert property. 13