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1 1 COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 19, 1991 Steve Johnston, Louck & Associates explained that the intent of the resolution was to clarify the right of Mr. Vaughan to install improvements privately. He noted that the first phase was City installed because of the area wide commitments made by Mr. Vaughan. However, from this point, the installations will only benefit Mr. Vaughan's property and he may wish to privately install all improvements. Mr. Johnston said that he would like to formalize what happens tonight because of the change in City staff and Council and would also like to amend the current developers agreement to include this right. Mr. Hawkins explained that the current developers agreement refers only to the first phase and this agreement cannot be amended as is being requested. Council Member Bohjanen moved to adopt the resolution prepared and submitted by Mr. Vaughan. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Mr. Schneider explained that there has been many problems with developer installed projects. In early 1990, the City Council held long discussions on the matter and accepted the recommendation of Mr. Schneider and changed the policy regarding developer installed projects. Mr. Schneider explained that since the quality of engineering work on private developments in Lino Lakes has been a problem and since it is possible that there could be changes in ownership and engineers retained by the developer, the City of Lino Lakes should maintain control of the engineering work on this development based on the quality of engineering work provided by the developer on the privately installed improvements. Council Member Reinert moved to amend the motion to include the recommendation of Mr. Schneider relative to the quality of the project. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Mr. Volk recommended that since the policy of the City prior to October 8, 1990 was to allow the City the option of allowing a developer to install private improvements in his development and since the improvements in Pheasant Hills Preserve will be installed over many years in many phases, the City should review the quality of the work on the improvements on a phase by phase basis and the City Engineer and Director Public Works should report to the City Council and the City Council should maintain the City option of allowing private improvements for a development in a phase by phase basis. Council Member Reinert moved to amend the amendment and review each phase as recommended by Mr. Volk and keep options open to the City. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Mr. Volk noted that he works for the City Council and will keep them informed on the progress of the work. PAGE 13 246