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• COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 26, 2001 City Planner Smyser stated he does not feel the study is taking action on the project itself. The design of the project can not go any further without knowing about utility service. The developer needs to know the best way to serve the property. Also, residents of Old Birch want to know when City services will be available to them. The developer will pay for the study. Acting Mayor Dahl stated she believes supporting the study is getting ahead of the other City Boards. She noted that she thought utility improvements came further down the line in a project. City Engineer Powell stated the developer can't proceed with the detailed design of the plan until he knows how the area will be served. The study is needed for detail regarding this plan. The City has does this in the past such as the 4th Avenue improvements in 1994. Council Member O'Donnell inquired about how long the study will take. City Engineer Powell stated the plan will be received by the Council on March 12, 2001. The developer is looking for guidance on how to proceed. The City Boards may review on an assumption of to serve the area. That may change after the study is conducted. Council Member Carlson stated the project will need sewer ay of Old Birch or Kildeer. The developer did look at purchasing property to connect i er. g was determined that would be too expensive. The developer has to connect at Old Bi ch. City Engineer Powell stated that is incorrect. Th t pl shows a connection at Kildeer. These • are options that need to be explored. Council Member Carlson stated that hal h: 'o'ect is not in the MUSA or Phase 1 Growth Area. She stated there are too many unansw . s . s and she is uncomfortable approving the study at this time. Acting Mayor Dahl asked if +'y w' be reviewed by the City Boards. City Engineer Powell stated the study is not rev Swed b Environmental Board or the Planning and Zoning Board. Council Member Carlson sled e would like to table the study until March 26, 2001, so the City Boards have time to review . efore Council action. Council Member Reinert inquired about a sense of urgency regarding the study. City Engineer Powell stated staff will give the developer the best possible guidance without the study. He stated he believes the developer will proceed even without the study. City Planner Smyser stated the feasibility study is one of the first steps in the project. The concern is the plan going through the Environmental Board and Planning and Zoning a second time with revisions. Reviews may be a waste of time without a feasibility study. The developer and the City need to know how the property can be served. • City Engineer Powell added staff will provide the best information they can if the study is not approved. 11