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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 3, 2000 Staff recommended the following regarding this issue: 1. Only the improvements north of, and abutting, the proposed bank site will be constructed at this time. This will consist of about 300 feet of roadway and utility construction. 2. The City will prepare plans and specifications for these improvements. 3. Mr. Schreier will be allowed to contract for, and construct, the improvements as a "developer installed" project. 4. The improvements will be turned over to the City after completion and acceptance. Staff noted the challenge regarding the recommendation is recouping the costs and attorney fees incurred to the City for the right-of-way. Mr. Schreier, 2125 DeSoto Street, Maplewood, came forw with the staff recommendation is being able to keep the possible development. The issue with the service r He stated it is in everyone's best interest to pu negotiate the right-of-way issue. only concern e for the best e property in two (2). commendation and Council Member Reinert inquired eier and the bank feel about Mr. Schreier building the road and the plac Mr. Schreier indicated t = 4 i vor of building the road because he can do it quicker and less expensiv he believes he can work with the bank. Mr. John Millbauer, illage Drive, Lino Lakes State Bank, referred to the placement of the roa d stated that he understands that is his only access. Council Member Reinert noted the only outstanding issue is recouping the attorney fees and cost of the right-of-way. Council Member Carlson added another issue is the vacation of the road. Staff advised they will work up the specifics regarding the vacation of the road and confer with the City Attorney and landowners. Council Member O'Donnell requested clarification regarding the real issue for Mr. Schreier. 6