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1 COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 1 -0, 1989 0 ` utilities will be extended in the future and this was discussed at the public hearing. As for the construction of the streets, Mr. Stahlberg explained that TKDA has a full time inspector who will be on the job during construction. Mr. Bisel moved to adopt the final plat for Woodridge Estates contingent upon review of the final plat by Mr. Hawkins, the receipt of the title opinion, receipt of the developer's agreement, park dedication and resolution of the County right -of -way problem. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Request for Street and Utility Concept Plan for Certain Areas in Section No. 28 - Mr. Schumacher explained that the P & Z Board had reviewed a request for expansion in Section No. 28 and has requested that TKDA prepare a street concept plan and utility feasibility report as a first step in planning development in a portion of the south one -half of Section -No. 28. Mr. Stahlberg pointed out the area on a map and noted that it contains approximately fourteen (14) parcels. Mayor Benson asked if the cost of these reports -will be absorbed by the developers. Mr. Schumacher said this would depend on what Mr. Stahlbergs report indicates. Mr. Bisel said he was bothered by preparing studies of little pieces of the City. He suggested that a larger concept be prepared. Mr. Stahlberig explained that in this case there are natural boundaries such as Reshanau Lake Estates on the west, wetlands on the south and D. Erickson's 2nd Addition on the east. Mayor Benson noted that the Council has talked about the entire City street plan. Mr. Stahlberg explained that he has recognized the current ordinance regulating street patterns is not enough and have been expanding when individual plats are in the process of consideration. Mr. Bisel asked why the City should spend $1,000 here and $2,500 there? Maybe it would be wiser to look at a broader area and then expand the concept. Mr. Stahlberg said this would be a matter of cash flow and noted that he could do the studies either way. Mr. Bisel noted that street naming has also been addressed and explained that for uniformity maybe an entire area should be addressed at one time. In addition basic traffic patterns could be developed and tied together with other areas. Mayor Benson said the question would be financing the studies. Mr. Reinert noted that a street pattern is laid out in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. He also noted that in subdivisions, provisions are made for streets to exit the subdivision is several different directions. Mr. Bisel asked if it would be more expensive to do the studies piecemeal. Mr. Stahlberg said it would be more effective—to do it as development occurs because there is