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-390- Preliminary Plat Review: Villas at Meadow Point August 20, 2002, Revised September 20, 2002, Revised October 4, 2002, Revised October 18, 2002 Page 6 of 7 a. The City agrees to contribute a not to exceed amount of $150,000.00 to the cost of constructing a 30" trunk sanitary sewer line from its existing location to the north fight-of-way of Alpine Dr. NW. b. Tb.e City agrees to allow the Developer to utilize all of the trunk fee money generated from this first phase of 44 lots as well as an additional 156 lots that will be platted in the future on land under the Developer's control within the "triangle" during a five year period following the date of final approval of Villas of Meadow Point. The "triangle" is defined by the right-of-ways of Alpine Dr. NW, County Road 5 (Nowthen Blvd.), and County Road 57 (Sunfish Lake Blvd.). c. The trunk fee money that the City is allowing the Developer to utilize is to be used to construct the 30" trunk sanitary sewer line through the site and across County Road 5 at a depth and alignment as approved by the City Engineer. d. If tb_e cost to construct the above mentioned 30" trunk sanitary sewer line through the site plus a 25% increase for design, contract administration, legal, and contingency is below that which will be generated from trunk fees,, then the difference will be due to the City from the Developer upon final platting of a subsequent phase. 19. Citizen Petition: On October I 1, 2002, the City of Ramsey received notification from the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board that a valid citizen petition requesting that the City require an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) be completed for Villas of Meadow Point. The petition raises three potential environmental effects that could occur with the Villas of Meadow Point development; 1) Harm to the natural habitat of the Blanding's Turtles, 2) Reduction of the habitat for other wildlife, 3) Decline of water quality and supply. Under State law, the City Council cannot make any final government approvals of a project until the need for an EAW has been determined. State statutes allow for the City Council to take up to 30 working days to make a decision. You have indicated that you will be bringing forward information addressing the citizen petition's concerns at the October 22, 2002 City Council meeting. Under State !aw, the City has 30 working days to make a determination on whether an EAW shall be conducted. That date expires NOvember 22, 2002. The City Council will be meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2002, at Ramsey Fire Station #2, to conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed preliminary plat. A copy of the case cover sheet is enclosed for your information. I suggest that you, or your representative, be present at the meeting to answer any questions that may arise. If you have any questions or need additional information, please don't hesitate to call us. I I- I I I I i I I I I I, I I I I I I