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Case ~3: Contract with Greater Anoka County Humane Society Police Cl~ief Auspos recommended extending another contract year with the Greater Anoka County Humane Society. He stated there has been discussion in the past of contracting with the ~ty of Anoka, however, they are not prepared to assist us at this time with animal control. Motion hY Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to continue the Greater Anoka County Humane Society contract for 1993 - 1994 year and, if it appears ithat contracting with Anoka would be more beneficial, exercise the Early Terminati6n chuse of the contract. Motion e~rried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbenson, Councilmembers Beyer, Zimmerman and Peterson. ~Voting No: None. Absent: CouneilmemberHardin. Case 04:i Request for Final Plat Approval of Sharon Lee Addition; Case of Sharon Wagner Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that Sharon Wagner is requesting final plat approval of a minor stlbdivision to be named Sharon Lee Addition. The subdivision is a replat of Lot 1, Block ~5, Riverside West, into two lots. The subdivision is precipitated by the availability of sanitary sewer and municipal water resulting from the Rivenwick developm*nt. Both of the lots in the proposed plat exceed the minimum area and width requirem~iat for riparian lots in the Critical River District. Ms. Frolik explained that the City has ~i policy whereby lateral and trunk water and sewer charges are waived for property owners who had no control over the situation of City sewer and water becoming available:to them. However, if the property subdivides, it is assumed it is done for profit because of!the sewer and water availability and consequently the property owner must pay the lateral ~md trunk charges that normally would have been assessed. Dean Rick'~stated he and Sharon are not major developers, they only want to split their lot. He expl~ they were against the Rivenwick Subdivision going through and that they liked the ¢$1-de-sac they had as opposed to the thoroughfare they have now. He stated they were plamfing to sell their home to build another one and now they cannot even sell their lot. Mr. lt~k felt the split would not be for profit and stated that the cost alone for having City sewer(and water is $25,000. He stated his Realtor has suggested that the cul-de-sac was more desirable. Mr. Rick stated they don't need to keep both lots and reiterated that the $25,00~ .~ charge is a burden and that this lot split would not be for profit He felt having to put thcS25,000 out, up front, was unfair and asked Council to please grant approval to alternative ~rms to paying the $25,000 in trunk and hteral fees rather than as a prerequisite to recording the plat. Mayor Gilbertson stated that when a property is hooked up to City sewer and water the OWller. lS property benefitted. City Aclmigistrator Schroeder stated that the Rick's could not divide their lot, which is listed at $6~,000, without the availability of municipal utilities. Very similar policies exist in Champlio, Blaine, Elk River, etc. He explained that the City of Ramsey's policy was more favorable to the resident because if you just hook up and don't subdivide, the resident is charged,0nly the connection fee and not the lateral charge also. The City wanted to be "gentle to ~ property owner" who does not want to subdivide. If a property owner wants to subdivide, the property owner has to pay for the benefits. City Council/July 27, 1993 Page $ of 11