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a 12" water main on Groveland which could be tied into. He stated the best way to plan for the future is to deny this and look at the acquisition of a strip of the property. Mounds View City Council May 23, 1988 Regular Meeting Page Five Councilmember Blanchard stated she was against tying up the citizens tax dollars on a "maybe" project that might not happen for 25 years, if ever, as the majority of the property owners there do not want a road to go through. Mayor Linke replied there is money left from the Silver Lake Woods project, which comes from the gas tax, and would not be tying up new money. Councilmember Blanchard responded that either way, the tax payers are paying for it. Councilmember Hankner stated the City could end up paying for it anyway, if they deny the permit extension and it ends up in litigation. Attorney Meyers advised the Court could assess damages for the denial of the use of the property. The money could theoretically be recovered if a road is put in in the future, but they would have to prove that the market value of each property increased by that assessment. He added they could start condemnation proceedings for the road, but it may or may not be to the City's benefit. He added the City could a'quire the entire parcel and sell off the buildable lots to a developer. Councilmember Hankner stated that sounds like a terrific gamble, as they could end up in very lengthy negotiations and still end up paying out a lot of money. She added she feels Mr. Johnson has put the Council in an unfair position as he is not available to meet with them, and they do not know where he stands on many items, and she does not know if Mr. Hurley can answer for Mr. Johnson. She further stated the date of this meeting was postponed for Mr. Johnson's convenience and he chose not to meet with the Council. Attorney Meyers advised the Council decide if an east access is necessary to go from there. Councilmember Blanchard pointed out no one has come in with any proposals for developLler.t pn any portion, and she has a real problem voting on if's, and's and maybe's. Councilmember Quick stated that when the last permit was denied the policy was set, and they must look to the future to allow for development.