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Mounds View City Council March 14, 1988 Regular Meeting Page Three Pat Rickaby, 8343 Groveland Road, stated she is opposed to the purchase of the property for a future street, as the storm sewer system in that area is already at capacity, which was determined in 1978 with the study done by the task force. She added that futher develop- ment in that area would only add to the problems. She also pointed out that at an informational meeting in 1986, it was brought out that there are a number of homes in the area who have had problems with basements caving in because the drain tile system was pulling sand in. Mayor Linke explained those problems were construction related, as the lines were not put in properly. Ms. Rickaby stated she felt the best solution would be prevention. Mayor Linke stated that if 100 percent of the people along Knollwood want the extension put in, the City would be hard pressed to deny it. Mr. Gross questioned whether the property was wide enough to place a house. Mayor Linke replied it was, with 75 feet being required by code. Planner Herman added that there is no reason to not approve a building permit for that lot. Greg Holly, 8192 Groveland, stated he is against the purchase of the property by the City, as the City would be holding property in reserve for future development. He added he was at the Planning Commission meeting and was told there was no resolution on the City's books which requires 100 percent of the owners to sign the petition. Clerk/Administrator Pauley reviewed portions of Chapter 26, concerning requests for improvements, and what the criteria would be. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing and reopened the regular meeting at 7:32 PM. Clerk /Administrator Pauley stated the City Attorney has advised the City cannot delay the issuance of a building permit any longer, and it should either be issued or an offer made to purchase the property, to avoid being taken to court by the property owner. Councilmember Hankner stated she was hesitant to take imiany action this evening as other than the public hear- wing notice, people were not aware that action might be taken at this time. She stated she would like to table it until the next Council meeting, to allow time for input from people.