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1 1 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14, 1990 conservative estimate of costs, including curbs, gutters and street lights. Mr. Boxrud expressed concern regarding whether or not some of the property is buildable. If some of the frontage is unbuildable, the cost per foot increases and then the matter of whether the benefit exceeds the cost becomes an important question. Mr. Boxrud noted that the completion of this proposed improvement would complete a loop from Reiling Road to Deer Pass Trail. It was noted that neither of these existing streets have curb and gutter. It was also noted that whatever the Council decides in this area will probably affect what will happen in similar situations. Council Member Reinert moved to approve Resolution No. 22 - 90 and Option No. 1 of Mr. Boxrud's "green sheet ". Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 22 - 90 can be found at the end of these minutes. Resolution No. 23 - 90 Receiving Feasibility Report and Calling Public Hearing on Brandywood Estates - Mr. Boxrud explained that the improvements for Brandywood Estates are straight forward. Both sewer and water extensions will come east on Birch Street from Black Duck Drive. Item No. 5, page Section 1 - 1 of the Report regarding costs of $140,120.00 to be assigned to the trunk sewer and water fund of the City were discussed. Mr. Boxrud explained this resulted because no one will be assessed between Black Duck Drive and the subdivision. When these areas develop, they will pick up these costs. A question regarding how healthy the trun]c - sewer and water fund is was raised. Council Member Reinert was concerned about creating a problem in this fund in the event that the housing market comes to a halt. Council Member Neal addressed the park issue. Mr. Boxrud explained that the park issue was addressed by the Far Board. Either land will be purchased when the second base is developed or cash will be given. Council Member Reinert asked for projections relative o the number of children per household and the number of ch. iren per subdivision. He noted that he w.,uld like to look this issue in terms of the police and fire departments as 1 as the effect on the school district. Mr. Steven Johnston, the engineer for the developer, Fitzgerald addressed the Council. He expressed conce because the trunk storm water policy was not in place this subdivision was started. It appears that now ti subdivision will receive an assessment for this impr and he asked if it was necessary since all storm watt: PAGE 9 en ent >11 53