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Staff advised residents don't' want the road to go through at all. They want no development in the area. The road has been planned to go through to 62n1 Street for quite some time. Council Member Reinert asked if the long-range plan includes West Shadow continuing to Ash Street. The City Engineer advised it is unlikely the road will continue to Ash Street due to development constraints and wetlands. Mayor Bergeson pointed out that if the City never makes north/south connections, it will accelerate the need for a larger road on Hodgson. All the traffic goes down Birch or Hodgson and that causes the need for those roads to be larger to accommodate the traffic. Council Member Carlson stated everyone should all work together and offer a compromise. The City will eventually get the north/south connectio Council Member Reinert stated it makes sense to let the resi as long as they can. The developer can move forward wi temporary cul-de-sac. Mayor Bergeson inquired about the location showing the location of the temporary c temporary solution becoming a perm unsewered. ral area for utilizing a . Staff pointed to a map expressed concern regarding a oted Colonial Woods is shown as Mayor Bergeson noted a t c goes through this area on Hawthorne to Ware Road. Council Member t' Y= to she thought the plan called for a lot less new homes. Staff advised this is the .' • �� at includes 22 single-family lots. Mr. Carlson stated t plan originally had more lots. As the plat developed, he went with larger lots on one side. Council Member Dahl stated residents have expressed concern regarding the trail placement. Staff referred to a map indicating the placement of the trail. Mr. Carlson advised the trail placement was discussed at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting and neighborhood meeting. All four (4) affected residents asked that the trail be moved. He stated he offered to put in a buffer but moving the trail would be easier. Mayor Bergeson suggested the trail and easement be combined. Council Member Dahl advised she was in favor of this project with a cul-de-sac.