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• COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 26, 2002 neighborhood to the north and protect the character of the neighborhood. She stated there was concern by residents of Holly Street that they would not have the opportunity to say "no" to that road extension. They were told if there are two properties, they would have protection under the Charter to vote. But if extended east and west, more than two property owners would be involved so they would not have as much protection as the City presented they would have. She requested the motion be amended to not require the extension of the Holly Street easement. Councilmember O'Donnell stated his concern is with traffic control when the property to the south develops. He asked about the impact to develop the property to the south if the street is not stubbed in. Community Development Director Grochala stated it would have no direct impact but it is the thought to have some unifying connectivity between developments. He noted that Lino Lakes is a cluster of developments in and of themselves, and this project - ld be set back from Birch Street with no connectivity to other developments. He stated that deve segregated city and in the future, all development proposals will impact traffic on Birch S ere would be no other alternative but to use Birch Street. Community Development Director Grochala explained t property to the south develops in the future; there wo Street. He stated Holly Street would be a residenti Community Development Director Grochala st, connection but would function better with th comments from the Fire and Police Dep not stubbed out to provide that access. Mayor Bergeson stated he would f possibility to connect neighborhoods. should have been connecte ituation would occur when the o other alternative but to use Birch eet, t a collector street. operty to the south can function without the ection. He stated that on a staff level they look at most times they ask why a street connection was staff's intent is to keep the "door" open for options. al for connection since it is important to have the oted there are a lot of situations where neighborhoods but now that is not possible. Mayor Bergeson advised Coun member Carlson that she could continue to solicit comments or pursue the amendment by placinan amendment motion on the floor. Councilmember Reinert stated he likes to look at what would be accomplished and a concern with the stub would be more of an immediate concern. He questioned whether a street would be forced in there as the concern was expressed during Open Mike. He stated he does not think the City would force a road through there or utilize the stub for 20, 25, or 30 years in the future. He stated that maybe no one will want to develop the land to the south of this development but he thinks it would be irresponsible for the City to not allow the option for a stub connection which would allow the City to grow in a manner that makes sense and allows emergency vehicle access. Councilmember Reinert stated he supports providing those types of options for the future. He stated if he lived in this neighborhood or to the south he may not prefer having the stub but the Council 17