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• • COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 9, 2001 Council Member Reinert moved to adopt Resolution No. 01— 77, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Council Member Carlson noted the Planning and Zoning Board was unanimous in their recommendation of denial for this item. The City Attorney advised that based on the zoning ordinance denial, Council Members can not approve the plat. Mayor Bergeson stated he will vote no based on advice from the City Attorney. He stated this is a preliminary plat and issues related to the details of the plan could be addressed before final plat approval. Council Member Carlson indicated she did call Chair Schaps of the P two other members of the Board regarding their vote. She referred advised there is the possibility of this item being brought up at t ng and Zoning Board and bert's Rules of Order and cil meeting. Motion failed with Council Members Carlson, Dahl, O'D n ei and Mayor Bergeson voting no. Mayor Bergeson called for a short recess at 9:07 Mayor Bergeson reconvened the meeting a Mayor Bergeson asked Council Ment on their vote of the previous item relating to the findings of fact. Council Member O'Donnell �' at i e project was approved a cul-de-sac that is against City Ordinance would be crea d and 'onal traffic would be added to an already dangerous outlet at Birch Street. Council Member Reinert staid he has the same issues as Council Member O'Donnell noting the City Engineer did refer to Old Birch Street as a very dangerous intersection. He stated the project can not house that many units, creating an even more dangerous situation. Council Member Dahl referred to the criteria to deny the application relating to City policies and provisions and consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. She stated the City should not pay $90,000 for a development when there is the potential for nine (9) residents to hook up to City utilities sooner or later if they come from the north. The road can not be reconstructed at this time so it would be even more unsafe. Staff needs to look at something to make the roadway safe. She also noted the impact on the City's infrastructure. A copy of the residents' petition can be found in the City Clerk's office. 9