Agenda - Council Work Session - 01/10/2012

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future. To me this does not make sense to put in those utilities now and probably nobody will hook up since it would be more cost effective to replace a septic system if it goes bad. The city is just tying up tax dollars with the hope of someday possibly recouping the costs later if or when somebody does decide to hook up to these services. I thought that when a new development was built next to an existing neighborhood it was not supposed to affect the dynamics of an existing neihborhood. City sewer and water is not necessary on Garnet street. The only issue we have is the road is simply breaking apart due to the clay under the street. Now and Then estates was designed and built around everyone having 2.5 acre lots and that is the way it should still be maintained and not to have people start dividing up their properties. Density transitioning was a big issue when the Brookfield addition was put in right beside this development. This will come up again if people start selling off parts of their properties. Not everyone wants neighbors that close to each other. I for one came out here for the large lot size and quietness. I can tell you now since I live right next to the Brookfield addition more density transitioning should have been done. Also, it was pretty much unanimous that the people in attendance did not want a sidewalk. I know the members on the council want to have city sewer and water as well as sidewalks on all these road projects but not all neighborhoods or developments need it. Just because Brookfield and 167th Avenue have it does not mean it is cost effective to run it down our street. All Garnet street needs is for the clay to be removed and possibly a storm sewer and a road similar to what we have. It lasted 20 years with poor clay conditions beneath it. Feel free to call me at 612-269-4156 after 4:30 during the week or anytime on the weekend. Sincerely, Gary Smith 16821 Garnet St. NW Ramsey, Mn. 55303 2