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COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 23, 1998 • Ms. Wyland noted three (3) separate motions are required; 1) the rezone; 2) the Comprehensive • • Plan amendment, and 3) preliminary plat approval. Mayor Sullivan asked why the Planning and Zoning Board approved the preliminary plat with an unanimous vote and did not approve unanimously the rezone and Comprehensive Plan amendment. Ms. Wyland indicated that Mr. Trehus had voted nay on the Comprehensive Plan and rezone request but aye on the preliminary plat. Mr. Carlson thanked Ms. Wyland for the accurate background report. He stated that Mr. Dunn had mentioned that he preferred an upgrade of the trees. It is important to note there is a 30' easement behind the properties. Trees have to be planted in the easement which requires Park Board approval. The situation is the same near the Raleigh property. Mayor Sullivan stated this is the first project sent through the full approval process which includes the Environmental Board, Planning and Zoning Board, and the Park Board before coming to the Council. The City can not legally require a developer to go through that process. She stated that the City appreciates that fact that Mr. Carlson did go through the entire process. She stated the public hearing will not be reopened but additional comments will be considered. The petition and the additional written information will also be considered. She stated the comments the Council is looking for are different views that have not already been heard. Mr. Ted Mattke, Mattke Engineering, stated that safety on 62nd Street is a major concern. Several people at the public hearing indicated that when there are two (2) cars on the road there is no room for pedestrians. Mr. Mattke passed out photos of 62nd Street as it currently stands, and pictures of Millers South Glen which is a much safer area. He stated a trail should be extended along 62nd Street in conjunction with the improvements. Mayor Sullivan noted that most residents are concerned about 62nd Street. She asked the City Engineer to comment on plans for 62nd Street. Mr. Powell stated 62nd Street and West Shadow Lake Drive are State Aid collector streets. If the development is approved, a feasibility study will be initiated for the improvement of 62nd Street and presented at the next Council meeting. Assessments for sewer and water will be determined by the feasibility study. The State Aid account from the balance of 1998 and for 1999 and 2000, will give the City enough funding to reconstruct 62nd Street from Ware Road to Red Maple Lane. The balance in the State Aid Fund will be $392,000 after Ware Road is completed. He indicated he agrees that additional traffic should be routed to 62nd Street. However, traffic from north of the new subdivision should not be routed to 62nd Street until 62nd Street is reconstructed The traffic to the north is the major concern. Mayor Sullivan noted that 62nd Street improvements do fall under the Charter. She asked if Mr. Carlson will help fund the improvements of 62nd Street. Mr. Powell stated Mr. Carlson has agreed to pay $2,000 per lot for improvements which is similar to the Ware Road improvements.