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• APPROVED COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 25, 2002 Councilmember Dahl asked if this is "dead in the water" if Anoka County refuses to participate. Mr. Goertz stated it is his understanding that it is their (the developer's) responsibility to do the turn lanes. Or if the other developer is involved, then they would cost share. Councilmember Reinert asked if the dollars toward the signal could be assessed back to the Miller Farm project when that proceeds. He noted in that scenario, the road improvements and signal can proceed, the development project proceed, and the cost be assessed back to the Miller Farm property when it proceeds. Mr. Goertz stated the worst-case scenario is that the Miller Farm project does not proceed in the next two years but then it is likely that he (Goertz) would purchase the property and end up paying for that share. Councilmember Dahl stated that it appears the left turn lane would not be bonded for against the City's MSA funds. Community Development Director Grochala stated that would not be done but should everything else fall apart, the City has the option to do that. Councilmember Dahl asked if staff would put that in the developer's agreement, with the City Attorney's approval, so the City does not pay for it and the development would fund that. City Attorney Hawkins stated his opinion that the developer indicated he would fund the turn lanes and temporary signal, which would be his contribution. To go beyond that, the Council would have to determine a funding source. Councilmember Dahl stated this Anoka County letter was not received until the past Friday so she has a lot of questions. Mayor Bergeson stated the public hearing has already been held but there are several residents in attendance. He asked if they would like to make comment. Bruce Pruitt, 6517 Hokah Drive, stated he has been involved since the beginning and at the public meetings. He stated he has no objection to Rockey Goertz developing the land he has purchased, however, he has questions about the way the land is developed. Mr. Pruitt stated a rezoning from residential to commercial is being requested and things have progressed from low -impact 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. businesses facing on Birch Street to grandiose high -impact businesses. He stated it was a low impact project with public benefit but now it looks more like it is becoming a public nuisance rather than a public benefit. He stated as the stakes get higher, there are more questions so he is asking the Council to vote against the rezoning until all the "ducks are in a row" and plans solidified on what will happen in this area and to assure that is the way it will go. He stated that then Mr. Goertz can bring plans in for a beneficial development. No one else from the audience requested to address this issue. 24