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COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 12, 1999 responsible for the property. He advised it is not a common problem as residents most often want to take care of the property. The City can detail how it wants the open space maintained. Mayor Sullivan asked if the City can establish an escrow to cover any City maintenance costs and to cover any costs associated with City action to enforce the contract. Mr. Hawkins stated he would have to investigate the process of setting up an escrow situation. It is possible the City could levy assessments to cover the costs of cleaning up neglected areas. There will be a mechanism in place for the homeowners association to collect a fee from the homeowners for maintenance. Council Member Lyden stated he supports the option of the City owning and managing the open space for the good of the City. Conflicts and certain issues will be avoided if the City owns the property. Mr. Asleson stated he referred to 1995 figures regarding the maintenance native materials. The cost is approximately $72.00 per year, per household, after the initial i tallation. That figure includes maintenance and labor. Council Member Neal asked about the possibility of the l fee. Mr. Smyser stated the homeowners association can wne of p ging an association ten on the residents property. Council Member Lyden asked about the phasing schedule.He stated MUSA is not an issue for the first phase. He indicated he suppo theirezone and phasing. He asked at what point is it responsible to open the next phase fore d ng Mr. Smyser advised the each year. The maxi: issued in 2000 will be' building permit dule will involve the number of building permits allowed f permits issued in 1999 will be 75. The maximum number the year 2001, 45 permits will be issued. In 2002, the remainder of ued to complete the development. Council Memb sden stated that typically once a preliminary plat is approved, the final plat must be approve&if it is the same. He asked if this preliminary plat is approved, can the final plat be denied. Mr. Hawkins advised the number of building permits issued can be limited if it is a condition of approval. Mayor Sullivan stated she cannot support the project if 25% of it is cut off. It is expected that the Comprehensive Plan will be approved. She indicated she is very uncomfortable approving only 75% of a project if the Plan is not approved. She stated she does understand and shares the MUSA concern. She stated the project is acceptable. However, she stated she would have rather seen all the information before approval. Other issues must be resolved immediately. She added she believes the project is a good project. Mayor Sullivan stated the following conditions need to be considered: 6