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Gary Johnson, 13696 N. 30°i St. Cir, Stillwater, opposed vacating Lisbon until there are development plans <br />for this property. He didn't ]mow if he would ever develop his property. If he clustered, he would want the <br />open space along Manning Avenue. He had to dedicate 30' to the City 5 years ago and asked what are the <br />implications if 25" Street is vacated. Attorney Filla responded if vacated, 30' could be added to adjoining <br />property owners. <br />Scott McDonald, Attorney representing Dorothy Augustine, 2490 Manning Avenue, asked the City not to <br />take any action until some development plans are submitted. <br />Dan Meyer, 2389 Legion Lane N., has lived here for 18 months and likes the heavily wooded area blocking <br />off the traffic. Does not want a through street. If the city vacated the r-o-w now, it would force the <br />developer to create a development accordingly. <br />Garold Felland, 2377 Legion Lane N., has lived 7 years in the Eden Park development, doesn't want a road <br />behind him, nor traffic increased because he likes the rural setting. <br />Becky Martinez, 2470 Lisbon Avenue N., supported the vacation because she is totally boxed in by three <br />easements and a road. Mr. Martinez asked how is it serving a public purpose to put an alley behind nine <br />houses. This will devalue the property considerably. It is a public detriment to the existing development <br />by leaving these easements and asked to set time limits for development. <br />Jim Egan, 2410 Lisbon Avenue N., stated if the street went through it would be a detriment to his driveway. <br />The existence of 25" Street is an alley and would not be in favor of making it a street. <br />Gay VanPelt, 2461 Lisbon Avenue N., provided a picture of the cul-de-sac showing how close the <br />driveways are to each other. Concerned about the area has hill and winding roads leaving blind spots. <br />Safety concern with impact of more traffic on biking, rollerblading, and children playing <br />Tim Mandel, 2479 Lisbon Avenue N., stated residents want to improve their property, but found because of <br />the easements the loan value is not as high as estimated. He could not get a loan from the bank because the <br />three easements around his property had devalued his property. If the easements were removed, the <br />property values would stay high. <br />M/S/P DeLapp/Armstrong — to direct the staff to prepare a resolution stating that vacating south 30' <br />westerly of 25d' Street serves no public good. (Motion passed 4-0). <br />M/S/P Siedow/DeLapp —to direct the staff to call a public hearing for vacation of the unimproved rights -of - <br />way of Lisbon Avenue and the westerly section.of 25'" Street. (Motion passed 4-0). <br />The Council will walk the area and asked that elevation maps, map of the Augustine property, and input <br />from Parks and Planning Commission to convince the city there is access to the Augustine and Johnson' <br />properties. <br />M/S/P Armstrong/Siedow- to postpone consideration of the public hearing as it relates to the portion of 25°i <br />Street East of Lisbon Avenue until the first meeting in November. (Motion passed 4-0). <br />9. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: <br />10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: <br />Mayor Hunt received the following: Invitation from Lake Elmo Bank to 3'd Annual Lake Elmo Community <br />Day, September 250i, 8-Noon, Notice from the MN -WI Boundary Area Commission, St. Croix River Expo: <br />Encouraging Stewardship, September 18°i <br />Council member Armstrong reported taxes for 622 School District increased 10% and reminded voters of <br />School Board Election on November 2" d. <br />LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 7. 1999 4 <br />