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Mayor Gamec replied that they could hook-up to City sewer and water, but it is not real economical on a large lot. Ms. Kuechle inquired as to whey they were constructing an 8~foot wide trail. Councilmember Cook replied that eight feet is the standard width. Ms. Kuechle inquired as to why City would be adding more trails that require maintenance if the City cannot afford to maintain them. Councilmember Cook explained that the City has to plan for the future and if the trail is not connected while development is occurring it will probably never happen. Councilmember Kurak stated that she would like to see the developer work with Ms. Kuechle on the issue of trees along her property line. Councilmember Elvig stated that he would strongly encourage the developer to use evergreens or some type of landscaping that will provide an appropriate buffer. Councilmember Kurak inquired if Ms. Kuechle would be opposed to fencing. Ms. Kuechle replied that she would question if a fence would be high enough to block the lights. Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to adopt Resolution//03- 07-189 to approve the final plat of Alpine Acres first addition with the developer and City staff working with Deb Kuechle on screening to minimize the light impact and direct staff to work with the property owners along Sunfish Lake Boulevard regarding the alignment of the trail, contingent upon compliance with City staff review letter dated July 3, 2003, revised July 18, 2003, and the Developer entering into a Development Agreement with the City including the development agreement amendment presented at the meeting. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Kurak, Cook, Elvig, and Pearson. Voting No: Councilmember Zimmerman. Case #16: Adopt Ordinance to Rezone Property from R-1 Single Family to R-2 Medium Density Residential; Case of Oak Creek Builders, Inc. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon stated that the City Council introduced an ordinance to rezone property located north of Alpine Drive and east of Sunfish Lake Blvd. from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-2 Medium Density Residential (also known as Alpine Acres 2,'d Addition). The City Council introduced the ordinance to rezone the subject property contingent upon Metropolitan Council approving the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the subject property's land use designation in the Comprehensive Plan from low density residential to medium density residential. Staff received a letter from Phyllis Hanson, Manager of Planning and Technical Assistance at Metropolitan Council dated July 10, 2003, stating their City Council/July 22, 2003 Page 30 of 33