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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 11, 1999 Though it is unusual, staff could support approval of the final plat with conditions. The conditions should repeat those approved at the time of preliminary plat and add conditions about the revised plat drawing, title page, title commitment, and the developer's agreement. This would once again show the City's good faith in doing everything the City can do to keep the project moving. Staff added that issue causing the most concern is the developer's agreement relating to the private road. The developer would like to construct the road himself and have it remain private until it extends to 77th Street. Council expressed concern regarding the number of outstanding issues. The City does not have a good track record regarding outstanding issues being completed. Staff advises all the outstanding issues must be completed quickly to make this project a reality. Because time is an issue, staff recommended approval based on the completion of the outstanding issues. The City Attorney advised the approval could be contingent on c i The final plat would not be officially approved until all tasks are complete as for approval with the conditions is the time element. Mr. Tim Baylor, Developer for the project, came constraint. The concern is getting the asp if approval is granted tonight. Mr. Baylor continued stating and what was originally su April 26, 1999, Coun to 77th Street. d sated the weather is the main time n before it snows. Time is a concern feree in opinion regarding the developer's agreement g to the private road. He stated the language in the minutes indicated the road would be private until it is extended The City Attorney state . is City policy to not pay for road that developers improve when it is benefits their property. The road will ultimately serve other developments and cannot remain private. The road remaining private was never part of the original approval process. The road has to be a public road for access to future development. Mr. Baylor stated the language in the original agreement does convey that it will be public in the future at no cost to the City. The concern is when the road will become public. Mayor Sullivan suggested this item be tabled because of too many loose ends. Staff noted most of the outstanding issues can be completed very quickly. The main issue is the private road and when it will become public. Staff recommended approval so both parties are motivated to complete the tasks. Council may put a time limit on completion of the outstanding issues.