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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 1997 Mayor Landers asked if phasing is proposed for this development. Mr. Brixius indicated that phasing is not in place; however, he added that if the access from the north provided in the preliminary plat is not possible at this time, the northern one-third of the subdivision (north of 79th Street) would be established as a future phase (outlot) until such time as a northerly access is available. Consideration of FIRST READING, Ordinance No. 32 - 97, Rezone Highland Meadows (4/5ths Vote) - Council Member Lyden moved to deny Ordinance No. 32 - 97. For lack of a second, the motion failed. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the FIRST READING of Ordinance No. 32 - 97, as presented. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried, with Council Member Lyden voting no. Ken Gust, a local civil engineer, expressed reluctance to take responsibility for overlay of Marilyn. He stated that maintenance should be done, but not at the expense of the developer. Council Member Kuether stated that the residents are entitled to an overlay, given the increase in traffic they will have to endure. Mr. Gust indicated that the developer might be willing to share in the cost, but did not wish to be responsible for the entire amount. Mr. Ahrens agreed that a considerable increase in traffic will exist as a result of this development, and did not feel that a $12,000 overlay would be inappropriate. Planned Unit Development (4/5ths Vote) - Council Member Lyden moved to deny the planned unit development. For lack of a second, the motion failed. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the planned unit development. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried, with Council Member Lyden voting no. Approval of Comprehensive Plan Amendment (4/5ths Vote) - Council Member Kuether moved to approve the Comprehensive Plan amendment. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried, with Council Member Lyden voting no. Preliminary Plat for Highland Meadows (4/5ths Vote) - Council Member Kuether moved to approve the preliminary plat for Highland Meadows, according to the conditions outlined above. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Council Member Lyden stated that this effort to put in an additional 100+ homes is counterproductive to the City's aims for economic vitality and property tax relief for its residents. Council Member Bergeson pointed out that this development allows for considerable flexibility on the part of the developer and, therefore, road overlay is not unreasonable. Motion carried, with Council Member Lyden voting no. Mayor Landers called for a recess at 8:21 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 8:34 P.M.