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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 14,1999 • Council Member Lyden expressed concern regarding a developer determining the parameters of what should or should not be done regarding his own OSMP. • • Mayor Sullivan stated she does not like the "weight" the City carries in this project., There are experts with the knowledge to deal with this type of plan. She agreed that the City is responsible for quality control. Mr. Hawkins did not have any legal issues with the OSMP. He noted the developer must warranty the boulevard trees for at least a year and is responsible for replacing any damaged trees within that time. Council Member Bergeson stated that when the project was approved it was decided that the City would primarily control the open space. Council Members who were in favor of that knew the City would incur some expenses and staff effort. Mayor Sullivan stated one intent of preservation development is that the cost of changes is to be borne by the developer. Conditions for approval of the project required the developer's to design the open space and initial plantings. After these items were accomplish ty would assume responsibility for the open space. The initial costs are not p _, ra by e City. Staff noted consultants will be used to develop the plan. a dve er 1 `gay the consultant services and City staff time. Mayor Sullivan felt the intent of who is r should be other people and other r tabled. Staff noted the deve open space plan has changed. There gether. She asked that the issue be ead until the plan is in place. Mr. Mike Quigley, d " • • for the project, came forward and stated the OSMP is not intended to be funded by citize He has consultants who are qualified to prepare an OSMP. Mr. Quigley also explained his need to get started on this development. Council Member Bergeson suggested any reference to the City and staff within the management plan be changed to read "City and/or Consultant". Mayor Sullivan indicated that would help. However, she felt there is no real plan behind this proposal and asked for support to table this matter for two (2) weeks to allow time to develop a better plan. Council did not support tabling this item. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the development contract with the OSMP for Clearwater Creek 3rd Addition, with the following change: