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January 10, 1979 Page 4 �Kramer stated he does not want to delay Mr. Thorson's development t does want to facilitate their own services. He asked that the Planning commission delay action until their next meeting to allow more time to work something out. Commission Member Burmeister pointed out that sewer services are not in the Planning Commission's realm but rather in the Councils, and that they legallycannot specified,nd ui that the PlanningCummission must act on the rell the quest. ante uest Mr. Kramer stated that it is the responsibility of the Planning Commission to provide or insure the orderly development of the community. Commission Member Burmeister replied that Mr. Thorson has met all the requirements and that he has gbne through boththe Planning Commission and Cis) .JUncll already, and the Planning Commission docan't have any ground to stand on for holding him up. She recommended that the Kramers come in and see the Council. Official Roso pointed out that Mr. Thorson was directed by the Council to create code conforming lots and service his own property if he wanted to develop, and he has met those requirements. He added that he did not see ny reason where the issue, but the City eCouncil ncould consider g Commission athe talternrong grounds for tabling alternatives. Chairperson Haake stated she felt the services should be put in the most Conomical way but that Mr. Thorson has conformed to all the requirements d met everything the Council has requested of him. Commission Member Glazer stated he £el" the City Council wo:?a rely OIL the expertise of the engineer and Building Official. il CommissionobMr. Thhorre n repliedhow that therer. Thorson is ioasoil problemhandling thethe proo- perty he will be developing He stated that it is buildable, and onthe large lot, he will be building the home on good soil and putting a garden in on the questionable area. Commission Member Fedor stated he felt the requestshould go on to the Council. He also stated he was curious that if Mr. Thorson could afford to service his lots, wiry the other property owners could not Pfford to also. Mr. Kramer replied that they would have to tie into the system elsewhere, which would significantly increase their cost, lie stated that he had estimated the coat to be $16,000 to service the two lots with just se:'_r. Commission Member Fedor pointed out that with the Kramers 232' on Silver Lake Road, the City cost of sewer and water would be $13,400, and allowing for a 10 percent increase In cost this year, would be roughly $15,000 for the City. fission Member Fosa stated he would be in favor of recommending approval j the plat to the City Council, unless the City could act promptly to i 'ring Cwand water down the whole ingpointed moneysoil out, on though, testhat s the ityhad turned indown last ycar after spend .