01/14/1991 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

3 COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 14, 1991 Mr. Boxrud explained that on December 10, 1990 the City Council set this public hearing to determine the possibility of constructing 66th Street west from 24th Avenue for approximately one quarter of a mile. Mr. Boxrud used the overhead projector to explain the location of the proposed improvement, pointed out the existing right -of -way and explained how the street can be extended in the future to Otter Lake Road. A minor subdivision for the Lowell property on the south side of 66th Street was granted. This approval was contingent upon 66th Street being improved to City standards. The standards include the normal thirty two (32) foot width, proper drainage, concrete curbs and gutters, street lighting at 24th Avenue and a installation of a temporary cul -de -sac. The total proposed cost of the improvement is $160,600.00. Mr. Boxrud explained that the improvement project is feasible however, the cost would be approximately $20,000.00 per lot. He explained that an appraiser would have to determine if the value of each lot would be increased sufficiently to allow the large assessment. Mayor Bisel had stepped away from the Council table and Council Member Reinert opened the public hearing at 7:47 P.M. and asked for comments from the audience. Doug Westbrock, 6569 - 24th Avenue explained that he owns the property adjacent to the north side of the proposed 66th Street. Mr. Westbrock said that he is opposed to the improvement. He purchased the property to get out of the city and do some light farming and have horses. Mr. Westbrock said he has no plans for future development. Rick Game, Burnett Realty told the Council that he has prepared a market analysis complete with a recent comparable sale. After investigation, Mr. Game felt that Mr. Westbrock has only one buildable lot because of poor soils on the west portion of the property. He noted that other comparable lots have a long market time and subdivision of Mr. Westbrock's property does not seem feasible. Darla Lowell, 6559 - 24th Avenue explained that she and her husband purchased the property three and one half (3 1/2) years ago. The property was and is currently zoned for two and one half (2 1/2) acre lots. Originally, the intention was to build two (2) houses on the property. Ms. Lowell explained that never in her wildest dreams did it occur to her that she would have to go through what she has already gone through. Ms. Lowell told the Council that she did not see why this proposed road had to be a full "City" road. She said she is asking for a twenty four (24) foot wide road, constructed to the previous rural standards. Ms. Lowell noted that in the past the Council has approved roads PAGE 6 1 1 1