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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 13, 2005 APPROVED 016 Councilmember Carlson asked on which side the trail is being planned, and if the loss of trees factors 317 into the decision of which side the trail would be constructed. City Engineer Studenski indicated it is 318 being recommended on the west side to tie in with the school, and with the anticipation that most of 319 the traffic will loop to the golf course. He stated they have taken the area for the trail and the street 320 and centered it so it impacts equally on each side. 321 322 Councilmember Carlson noted the City's tree preservation policy, and asked if an estimate for tree 323 replacement was included in the project costs. City Engineer Studenski stated it has been included, 324 and may be incorporated under the dollars allotted for restoration. 325 326 Councilmember Carlson clarified tonight's action does not approve assessments to any property. City 327 Engineer Studenski advised that is correct and the action for assessments would come back at a future 328 date. Councilmember Carlson noted she is concerned about several of the proposed assessments, 329 including over $200,000 to the City, and $265,000 to the school district. She stated she knows the 330 school district has huge budget constraints, and is hearing about the district having to reduce their 331 teaching staff. City Engineer Studenski stated if there are any special considerations as they go 332 through this they will be considered. He indicated he believes the Comprehensive Plan calls for new 333 development to pay the full cost for street improvements. He stated he realizes this is an area where 334 the street is being reconstructed, but if the school district and the McCollum property were 335 subdividing, it would be necessary for them to pay the full cost of the street improvements rather than 336 having contribution from the City as they are receiving. .37 38 Councilmember Carlson asked how many homes are in the project area now, noting the cost is being 339 divided between 120 homes. She further asked how the additional lots would be accounted for under 340 the Comprehensive Plan and Growth policies. Community Development Director Grochala advised 341 that for purposes of equating cost per home, Staff converted the City's frontage into equitable lots, 342 which accounts for nine of the 120 units. He stated there are 75 homes in the project area now. He 343 indicated how those lots would be accounted for is yet to be determined by the City Council. He 344 stated for purposes of providing special assessments, they need to consider the ability of lots to 345 subdivide. He commented that after the public hearing there would be a 60 -day period at the end of 346 which they may or may not have a project. He stated after that is the referendum process. He 347 indicated if this project goes forward they will have to look at a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. 348 349 Councilmember Reinert moved to adopt Resolution No. 05-78, Receiving Report and Calling for 350 Hearing on Improvements, West Shadow Lake Drive Street and Utility Improvements. 351 Councilmember Stoltz seconded the motion. 352 353 Councilmember Carlson commented that review of the Comprehensive Plan was a long process, but 354 they came up with a plan that goes to 2010, and extends to 2020. She stated some areas in the 355 Comprehensive Plan are better suited for development than others that are actually slated for 356 development. She indicated she does have an issue with doing development at a spot here and a spot 357 there, and hopes they will have done a citizen survey by the time this comes for a vote to change the 358 Comprehensive Plan. 059 360 Motion carried unanimously. 8