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Mounds View City Council October 25, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 24 Mayor Coughlin pointed out that if they were to indicate that the trail is a public function and apply TIF dollars to it, they may as well allocate fully to that account. Council Member Thomason asked Finance Director Kessel what problems might arise in terms of splitting the funding sources of the trail, and taking only a portion from TIF. Finance Director Kessel advised that taking a portion of the funds from the General Fund and a portion from TIF would be acceptable, as well as taking the full amount from TIF. Council Member Thomason stated her motion would stand per the recommendation of staff, to take the full amount of the trail funds from TIF. Council Member Quick agreed. Council Member Stigney pointed out that as the EDA and EDC may have different thoughts on the matter, as it involves the TIF plan. Ayes—4 Nays—0 Motion carried. I. Consideration of Resolution 5381, a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Limited Use Agreement to Permit a Driveway to be Installed over and across Unimproved City Right of Way. Planning Associate Ericson stated at the September 20, 1999 City Council meeting, Spencer Mistelske was before the Council to request permission to allow for a driveway to be constructed on unimproved LaPort Drive, just off of Edgewood Drive, and south of Highway 118. He explained this area has often been referred to as the "Little Woods," and there has been much discussion regarding these lots, and much interest among the public to build upon these lots. He pointed out, however, a number of issues make these lots somewhat undesirable to build upon, including the location of the wetlands in the area, and that there is no direct access to an improved roadway. Planning Associate Ericson stated the City may consider a Limited Use Agreement to allow for a driveway to be constructed over the unimproved LaPort Drive right-of-way, if a wetland study is performed, which determines that such driveway would not impact the wetland, and the lots are deemed buildable. He explained the applicant has retained a company to perform a delineation of the site, and they have provided a survey that indicates where the wetland has been delineated, and also where the 100-foot buffer is, in relation to the two lots, as well as LaPort Drive. He pointed out that the wetland is a significant distance from these lots and the 100-foot buffer, and is also at such a distance that even if the structure and driveway were constructed on the third lot, as proposed, they would not infringe upon the 100-foot buffer. Planning Associate Ericson stated the Limited Use Agreement before the Council is similar to that utilized in the past for a similar situation. He explained the Limited Use Agreement has been revised to take into consideration the specific details of this proposal, and has been reviewed by the City Attorney who has indicated it is in proper legal form, and would protect the City's interest in the event of any potential liabilities. He advised that there is a stipulation that