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Keith Simmonet, 7131 166th Avenue, stated that his house is on the proposed new road alignment to take out the 90 degree turns and asked what kind of intersection he can expect at this property. Public Works Director Olson stated that more detailed information will be brought forward in the future and noted that the City can work with Mr. Simmonet when construction plans are being prepared. City Attorney Goodrich asked if the City Council was clear on what the motion included. Public Works Director Olson stated that Resolution B includes that the road will be constructed from CR 5 to Marble Street and then leave this as a future road from Marble Street to the cuI de sac on 165th Lane and Variolite Street. Councilmember Dehen stated that his idea with the motion was what Public Works Director Olson just reviewed. Councilmember Look stated that he plans to oppose this from the standpoint that he believes the City needs a more concrete plan and not be something that the State can take a look at the minutes and see that the City had no intention of doing this. Councilmember Jeffrey stated that he has this same concern. Councilmember Dehen stated that he believes the City does have the intent to build it, but doesn't know specifically where it will go in this area. Mayor Gamec stated that the City has done this in the past and is also something that many other cities do. He stated that it is the intent of the City to construct a road, at some time in the future, in order to comply with MSA requirements. Motion carried. V oting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Dehen, Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: Councilmember Jeffrey and Look. Absent: Councilmember Elvig. Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Look, to Adopt Resolution #07- 12-338-B directing staff to remove the segment between Nowthen Boulevard and Armstrong Boulevard from the MSA system. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Olson, Look, Dehen, Jeffrey, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Elvig. Councilmember Olson thanked all the citizens who have participated in this discussion and encouraged them to continue working with the City on other projects. Case #3: Request for Final Plat and Final Site Plan Approval of GAD's Prairie; Case of Tri-Cor Development Associate Planner DaInes stated in May of 2006, the City received an application to develop 7 detached townhomes on this property. She stated that on May 22,2007, the City Council heard the Final Plat case but had concerns about access to the County Road. She stated that this was again discussed at the June 26, 2007 City Council meeting and was tabled to allow for alternatives that would eliminate the need for access onto Nowthen Boulevard. She stated that at the September 18, 2007 Public Works Commission meeting they recommend that the City move forward with acquisition, through eminent domain, if necessary, of Helium Street, at a cost not to exceed $60,000, including legal fees and noted that the City Council ratified this recommendation at the meeting on October 9, 2007. She stated that staff recommends approval of this Plat with a few contingencies noted in the packet. City Council / December 11, 2007 Page 15 of 25