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COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 1997 Council Member Neal asked about the trail system, which is proposed to be installed under power lines. He expressed concern that utility service trucks would damage the trails themselves as they work on utility lines. Ms. Wyland explained the proposed trail system route, adding that the Fox Trace trail system follows a similar route. Council Member Neal also clarified that sewer and water would not be accessible to properties along Lake Drive without this project. Ms. Wyland responded that this project will have significant impact upon extension of these utilities to Lake Drive, and Mr. Ahrens echoed her sentiments, adding that the provision of these utilities would be much more costly to the City absent this project. Council Member Lyden stated that the convenience of utilities along Lake Drive is not sufficient reason for this project. He added that utilities along Lake Drive should be installed for commercial benefit, not to add "rooftops". Mayor Landers reminded the group that there are residences on Lake Drive beyond the boundaries of this project who, if not presently, will soon require these services. He also asked for clarification as to the sufficiency of the trail system to handle service vehicles as they work on utility lines. Mr. Ahrens explained that the trail, ultimately proposed from Lake Drive to Sunset, could be designed to accommodate the few trucks that would travel in the trail area for that purpose. He added that the substance should be 5- to 6 -ton design, but could investigate the possibility to raising that limit to 7 -ton. Council Member Bergeson asked about green space within the development, and whether or not wildlife would be accommodated. Ms. Wyland pointed out the proposed green space area, indicating that there will be an additional 5 acres of park land as well as varying degrees of setback, creating the appearance of more open space within this development than in typical developments in the past. Council Member Neal asked for a time frame within which this project will be constructed. Ms. Wyland reminded Council that there is undeveloped property to the north of the project area whose development will dictate total completion of the development. Bruce Kerber of North Suburban Development spoke about the trail system, stating that the easement involved would eventually be deeded back to the park system. He then provided Council with a visual aid in the form of a map, showing the group the actual proposed trail system. Mr. Kerber stated that the County would like for the development to use Wood Duck as egress from the project until such time as the commercial property is developed allowing for connecting roadways. He added that the portion of the project below the aforementioned commercial property is projected for completed within two years. Council Member Kuether asked if all of the quad homes are within the southern (bottom) portion of the development, to which Mr. Kerber responded yes. Council Member Bergeson asked if the number of units proposed will be included in the 6