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his property. Stated that his neighbors, Jim and Betty Dillon, could not be <br />present but they are also opposed to Mr. Johnson's plat. <br /> <br />Tim Donahue - 16812 Nutria - Expressed concern with this 20 acres being <br />developed; heard that the property was sold with the condition that it be used <br />for a private residence only and not be developed; sale of the property was <br />under fraudulent conditions. There is no need to crowd 8 more homes into that <br />area. Additional traffic will create a need to resurface the road. <br /> <br />Mr. Johnson - Stated that he originally intended to develop 2 lots; one for his <br />son and one for himself; but things change. <br /> <br />Commissioner Zimmerman - Stated that any person owning land in Ramsey has the <br />right to develop that land. To not develop is not binding if there is not a <br />written agreement between Mr. Gotten and Mr. Johnson. <br /> <br />Jim Wendt - 8506 173rd Lane N.W. - Inquired when the City changed the rules to <br />allow for 2-1/2 acre lot sizes. <br /> <br />Commissioner Deemer - Stated that there is a 1 in 10 acre density requirement <br />in some parts of the City. <br /> <br />A1 Koenig- 17310 St. Francis Blvd. - Stated that he owns 20 acres north of Mr. <br />Johnson's property; would like to coordinate Johnson's platting with his <br />development plans for road alignment purposes. <br /> <br />Jim Wendt - Stated he owns land north of Koenig and also wants to coordinate <br />with Mr. Johnson and Mr. Koenig for the best road alignment. <br /> <br />Tom Mendenhall - 17000 Oackel - Stated he is not in favor of Mr. Johnson's <br />plat; moved to Ramsey for the rural and open space atmosphere and does not want <br />any more development around him. Stated that he feels the additional <br />development could cause septic and well problems; maximum water table in the <br />area is 12 feet. <br /> <br />Jeff Struvy - Stated that Mr. Johnson claims the City would not let him <br />subdivide the property into two lots; that it had to be platted. <br /> <br />Commissioner Deemer - Stated that platting was not Mr. Johnson's only option. <br /> <br />Mr. Johnson - Stated that it was his understanding that platting was the only <br />way he could go. <br /> <br />Birdie Rotramel - Stated that Cry. Rd. ~83 is the worst artery road in Ramsey; <br />the development will create for more traffic on this road. Suggested that if <br />the plat is approved it be done with 7 rather than 8 lots and with a second <br />access. <br /> <br />Tim Donahue - Inquired as to the price range of homes to be built on the <br />property. Inquired if a feasibility study was done for well damage. <br /> <br />Commissioner Deemer - Replied that the City cannot dictate style and price of <br />homes; only a minimum square footage. Feasibilitiy studies are not required <br /> <br />PAGE 2 OF 4 <br /> <br /> <br />