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1 1 1 COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 11, 1991 Mr. Miller explained that the pideliminary plat for the single family residences was approved by the Council on January 14, 1991. This preliminary plat is for the town homes. He explained that the plat contains approximately 19 to 20 acres and 75 town homes are proposed for the area. The plat has been reviewed by the DRB and the Park Board and all items are resolved and both boards recommend approval. Mr. Miller noted that one concern of the developer is whether the improvements should be privately or publicly installed. This matter will be considered after the public hearing. Mayor Bisel opened the public hearing at 7:14 P.M. There was no one in the audience to speak for or against the proposed preliminary plat. Mr. Hawkins explained that he had received a copy of town home association by -laws today. He noted that they must be approved and the developer's agreement must be completed prior to the approval of the final plat. Council Member Bohjanen moved to close the public hearing at 7:16 P.M. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Kuether abstaining. Council Member Bohjanen moved to accept the preliminary plat of Wenzel Farms Town Homes contingent upon the comments of the DRB. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, motion carried with Council Member Kuether abstaining. Mr. Miller addressed the matter of private versus publicly installed improvements. He noted that on October 8, 1990 the Council took action that would no longer allow developers to install their own improvements unless the Council gave authorization prior to the preliminary plat approval. Mr. Miller noted that the City is currently involved in litigation with one developer regarding his developer installed improvements. Mr. Schneider noted that there have been problems with three (3) of the last four (4) developer installed improvements. Mr. Miller recommended that improvements be installed publicly for the Wenzel Farms development. Council Member Reinert said there was considerable reason for developing this policy and moved to continue the established policy as outlined in the October 8, 1990 Council minutes. Council Member Bohjanen seconded the motion. Council Member Bohjanen asked if there was a difference in the cost of the improvement. Mr. Miller explained that if the developer installs the improvement as the City would, the costs would be similar. He noted that if the improvements are done publicly, the interest rate on the bonds are likely to be lower than what the developer can borrow for. However, the construction may be quicker if the improvements are developer installed. PAGE 5 007