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would object to that. He referenced the Capstone development which was mentioned, Brookfield, and stated that a new Preliminary Plat was submitted throughout the process. City Administrator Ulrich stated that if the motion was silent on the utility extension at this point, a future phase could include that condition. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that the Council could add that condition through a future Preliminary Plat approval or Final Plat approval. He noted that could be independent of construction or included in construction of a future phase. Councilmember Shryock stated that the Council needs to decide whether it wants to require the utility extension or whether that extension could succeed or fail based on the negotiation of the developers. She believed that the Council should decide whether the connection should be required. She asked if there is further benefit to the community by providing that utility extension. She stated that the services would not be pulled into Northfork and would only serve Outlot C. She asked if it would then be worth it for the City to require the extension to go through the development with the sole purpose of serving Outlot C. Councilmember Kuzma stated that the City has already given approval for the plat in existence and did not believe that the City could require the extension at this time. Councilmember Shryock stated that because it is of limited value of the community, she would not require the connection and therefore the issue should be left to the developers. Acting Mayor LeTourneau stated that in regard to benefit, extending utilities could equate to a high value development not but for the utility connection. He stated that not everyone would agree with that comment. He stated that the other side would put that burden back on the property owner and the benefit to their organization to develop with or without that utility extension. He asked if Mr. Bona would prefer for the Council not to pass the Preliminary Plat. Mr. Bona stated that in normal circumstance he would not be worried about his Preliminary Plat expiring. He stated that at this time he is now worried about a loss of lots. He stated that he has never been in the position where an approved Preliminary Plat is at risk of expiring and the City is requiring changes to be made. He stated that the neighboring lot has been planned for wells and septic property and the story has now changed. He stated that in a normal circumstance he would not need the Preliminary Plat approved and would just move forward with Final Plat. He stated that if the easement for utility extension is going to be required, the property owner to the west would need to compensate for the loss of property. Acting Mayor LeTourneau asked the risk of the Preliminary Plat expiring. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that Preliminary Plat is good for one year from the date of approval before Final Plat is applied for. He stated that State Statute allows for a City and developer to negotiate for an additional extension, in the case of a phased development. He confirmed that the City Council could extend the Preliminary Plat approval for City Council / June 26, 2018 Page 8 of 13