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COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27, 1989 the City will do this in the most effective manner. Residents on Rustic Lane will not be assessed unless they decide to connect to the serives. Mr. Stahlberg said he would have further information for the Council at the April 10, 1989 meeting. Mr. Reinert asked Mr. Stahlberg if the alternate route appeared to be the most expedient? Mr. Stahlberg said yes and it appears to best in the long haul for Lino Lakes. It also is most logical in terms of availability in terms of maintenance. PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE AND VACATION OF SOME EASEMENTS - LOTS IN LAKES ADDITION NO. 3, ROGER NELSON Mayor Benson opened the public hearing at 7:47 P.M. Mr. Miller explained the background of this request. The City has attempted to sell fourteen lots on Black Duck Drive to Mr. Nelson. These lots were tax forfeit and were purchased by the City for resale to recoup some of the assessments. Mr. Nelson was the successful bidder on the lots and he is in the process of obtaining all the necessary permits to build on some of the lots. Mr. Miller pointed to a map behind the Council which indicates the setback variances needed and easement vacations needed to make the lots buildable. If setback variances are granted, Mr. Nelson will be able to build house twenty nine feet from the road surface. The P & Z Board has recommended denial of the variances. However due to the litigation currently surrounding these lots Mr. Miller suggested that the Council re- examine the issue. Mr. Reinert noted that at time the Council was told that these lots were not acceptable because of environmental reasons and asked what has changed to make them more suitable. Mr. Schumacher explained that the City does have documentation indicating that several of the lots are buildable. He also noted that this request is before the Council so that the lawsuit regarding the lots can be settled. Mr. Hawkins gave a brief explanation of the lawsuit and suggested that since this matter is in litigation, the Council meet in closed session either now or at a latter date to discuss the matter. Mr. Reinert said he was concerned that we do not get ourselves or future buyers into trouble with possible flooding. Mr. Neal noted that barrow material for filling these lots is proposed to be taken from Outlot F. He explained that residents around Outlot F have been maintaining this property and have been told that in the future they may have the opportunity to purchase portions of the Outlot and add to their lots. The Council recessed to a closed meeting to discuss this 1