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why this vacation should be granted. The two property owners of the undeveloped land have not signed the petition. Administrator Kueffner pointed out that the State Statute 412.851 guides' street vacations. That statute states "No such vacation shall be made unless it appears in the interest of the public to do so after a hearing preceded by two weeks published and posted notice. By the end of 1999, the City will complete the Comprehensive Plan. The future land use guide for the undeveloped Henning/Johnson parcel should be reviewed during this process. After a land use guide is determined, a comprehensive street plan will be made part of the overall Comprehensive Plan Mayor Hunt opened up the public hearing at 8:30 p.m. Gary Johnson, 13696 N. 30`s St. Cir, Stillwater, opposed vacating Lisbon until there are development plans for this property. He didn't know if he would ever develop his property. If he clustered, he would want the open space along Manning Avenue. He had to dedicate 30' to the City 5 years ago and asked what are the implications if 25th Street is vacated. Attorney Filla responded if vacated, 30' could be added to adjoining property owners. Scott McDonald, Attorney representing Dorothy Augustine, 2490 Manning Avenue, asked the City not to take any action until some development plans are submitted. Dan Meyer, 2389 Legion Lane N., has lived here for 18 months and likes the heavily wooded area blocking off the traffic. Does not want a through street. If the city vacated the r-o-w now, it would force the developer to create a development accordingly. Garold Felland, 2377 Legion Lane N., has lived 7 years in the Eden Park development, doesn't want a road behind him, nor traffic increased because he likes the rural setting. Becky Martinez, 2470 Lisbon Avenue N., supported the vacation because she is totally boxed in by three easements and a road. Mr. Martinez asked how is it serving a public purpose to put an alley behind nine houses. This will devalue the property considerably. It is a public detriment to the existing development by leaving these easements and asked to set time limits for development. Jim Egan, 2410 Lisbon Avenue N., stated if the street went through it would be a detriment to his driveway. The existence of 25°i Street is an alley and would not be in favor of making it a street. Gay VanPelt, 2461 Lisbon Avenue N., provided a picture of the cul-de-sac showing how close the driveways are to each other. Concerned about the area has hill and winding roads leaving blind spots. Safety concern with impact of more traffic on biking, rollerblading, and children playing Tim Mandel, 2479 Lisbon Avenue N., stated residents want to improve their property, but found because of the easements the loan value is not as high as estimated. He could not get a loan from the bank because the three easements around his property had devalued his property. If the easements were removed, the property values would stay high. M/S/P DeLapp/Armstrong — to direct the staff to prepare a resolution stating that vacating south 30' westerly of 25`t' Street serves no public good. (Motion passed 4-0). M/S/P Siedow/DeLapp —to direct the staff to call a public hearing for vacation of the unimproved rights -of - way of Lisbon Avenue and the westerly section.of 25'h Street. (Motion passed 4-0). The Council will walk the area and asked that elevation maps, map of the Augustine property, and input from Parks and Planning Commission to convince the city there is access to the Augustine and Johnson' properties. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 7, 1999 4