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COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 28, 2002 • from the County. The map was developed prior to 1998. Exhibit 4 is a current map showing that the lot was previous divided (Lot 30). Mayor Bergeson stated it appears that the original design of the area was 100' lots. At some point the lots were combined and there is no evidence that the property owners came to the City and requested they be combined. He stated he does not know how they got combined. He stated the current action may be a correction of the past mistake. Community Development Director Grochala noted the City does not require approval to combine lots. Combining lots occurs at the County level. He stated he believes there is room for Council discretion regarding this item. Staff's opinion is based on the City ordinance. If approved, the lot is not inconsistent with the other lots in the area. Mayor Bergeson stated he does not see any evidence from the • , ty either regarding the property owner requesting the lots be combined. Councilmember O'Donnell moved to adopt Resolution No. s presented. Councilmember Carlson seconded the motion. Councilmember Dahl stated she did not see a referen park dedication in this agenda item. She asked the maker of the motion to amend the m • • to i lude the park dedication fees. Councilmember O'Donnell asked if the park d those fees are a part of the subdivision proces the park dedication fees are a part of the s for clarification. ee should be included in the motion or if ommunity Development Director Grochala stated process but the fee could be added to the motion Councilmember O'Donnell amend= • • tion ; b include the subdivision will include the appropriate park dedication fees. Councilmember Carlson agre �' amendment of the motion. Councilmember Carlson asked i . condition regarding the restriction of a mound system on either property should also be added to the motion. Mr. Joyer, Real Estate Agent for Mr. and Mrs. Thorp, stated he has the soil tests and they indicate a mound system will not be required on either property. Councilmember Carlson confirmed that the alternate site for a system could be adjacent to the current system if the current system should fail. Mr. Joyer referred to the site plan and stated there is adequate room for a septic system on the alternate site.