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City Council meeting of July 5, 2006 Page 4 public comments. There were no written comments provided. Jim Kellison, 4394 129" Street, stated that he was prepared to pay a maximum of $270,000 based on City approval for subdivision of his property into three parcels, and inquired about the next steps. Gerald Miller, 4486 129" Street, was in favor of the project provided the City used the Kellison option rather than City policy. Mr. Miller requested that the assessment be spread over more than 10 years. Dennis Felix, 4524 129" Street, was in favor of the project using the Kellison option; requested that the assessment be spread out over more years; have the bridge outlet curve straightened; and requested removal of the bog located near the outlet. Tom Bleakly, 13015 Elmcrest Avenue, stated that he was in favor of the project and looked forward to installation of a fire hydrant in the neighborhood. Dave Pepin, 4510 129`" Street, was in favor the improvement project and bridge repairs, and requested the assessments be extended over a longer period of time. Jim Kellison stated that the Mersch property had a water stub at the rear of their property and should be reviewed by the City as it my affect project costs/assessments. After no additional comment, Mayor Miron closed the public hearing for Council discussion. Council concurred that the project should be done and had no objection to the City extending the assessment roll for more than 10 years. Granger made motion, Puleo seconded, to authorize preparation of plans and specs for the 129" Street Public Improvement Project and directed staff to hold the assessment hearing prior to awarding the contract. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAT AND CUP FOR ENCHANTED WATERS (STONEY RIVER DEVELOPMENT) Stoney River Development requested approval of a rural preservation program preliminary plat and conditional use permit for Enchanted Waters consisting of 12 single family homes on approximately 40 acres of property to the north and south of 132nd Street and generally east of Goodview Avenue. The Planning Commission reviewed this item at their April 27, 2006 meeting and voted 4-3 to recommend approval of the development with 10 lots. At the May 1, 2006 Council meeting, City Planner Kendra Lindahl provided Council with a PowerPoint presentation outlining details of the development and requested density bonuses. Staff recommended approval of 11 lots, but noted that that the Planning Commission recommended approval of 10 lots. Several residents were present and requested a delay of Council action on the application until after the May 8, 2006 "listening session". This issue was pulled from the agenda at the developer's request and tabled to allow them time to respond to City concerns. CD Director Bryan Bear provided four options for Council consideration, one of which was to accept the applicant's request for an additional 90 -day review period extension. Council member Puleo suggested