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9) Adopt Resolution #02-02-052 Authorizing Execution of MnDOT Agreement 81470 for Community Roadside Landscaping Partnership Program 10) Adopt Resolution #02-02-053 in Support of the Northstar Commuter Rail Project Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Kurak, Anderson, Hendriksen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. COUNCIL BUSINESS Case #1: Request for Final Plat Approval of Highlands at River Park; Case of Centex Homes Community Development Director Frolik stated that last September, Centex Homes received preliminary plat approval for the subdivision of property generally located north of Alpine Drive NW (153rd Avenue NW) and east of T.H. #47. The property is approximately 74 acres in size and the approved preliminary plat consists of 157 single-family lots. Centex has submitted a request for final plat approval of the first phase, which consists of 58 lots. They are proposing to name the subdivision Highlands at River Park. This first phase of the Centex development consists of 58 lots in the southwest comer of the property. In accordance with the approved preliminary plat, a number of outlots are being platted on the north boundary of the plat to facilitate future sale of these outlots to adjacent property owners in Reilley Estates and Reilley Estates 3rd Addition. All of the lot dimensions and areas conform substantially to the approved preliminary plat. The lots will be served by the construction of Yakima Street north off of Alpine Drive NW, 155~' Lane NW, and South Yakima Court NW. All of the drainage and utility easements are being provided in accordance with City Code and the approved grading plan as it affects this area of the plat. The final Grading Plan needs to be modified to state that elevation certificates prepared by a registered land surveyor are required at the footing inspection, that a certificate of grading will be required prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy for lots that have grades less than 2%, and that there will be the addition of one tree to each lot. As a result of several meetings with the Park Commission, a very in-depth park dedication agreement has been drafted that addresses the entire 74 acres as reflected in the approved preliminary plat. A portion of the park dedication will consist of land dedications to expand Woodland Green and Bear Parks and provide trail connections to the unnamed park to the north and Bear Park. The remaining park dedication due will consist of park improvements to Woodland Green and Bear Parks equal to a cash value of $124,500.00. The parking improvements include grading and turfing the expansion to Woodland Green Park, installing a play structure and parking lot in Woodland Green Park, providing 6-inch water service to Woodland Green and Bear Parks, and sewer service to Woodland Green Park. Remaining park dedication funds will be considered for additional miscellaneous improvements at Woodland Green and Bear Parks. The development agreement for this first phase also addresses the trail plan for the entire 74 acres. Sidewalks will be constructed on one side of all non cul-de-sac streets. Trail connections are proposed to and through Bear Park to the east all the way to Roanoke Street, through the unnamed park lot to the north to 156'h Lane, and along the north side of Alpine Drive from Highway #47 to Roanoke Street. The exact alignment of the trail from the east terminus of 155th Lane, through Bear Park City Council/February 26, 2002 Page 6 of 35