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Councilmember Kuzma asked who would be responsible for the financial obligation for the <br /> connection. He asked if AKM Farms would reimburse costs to Capstone for the two potential <br /> lots that would be lost if the connection is provided for utilities. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill replied that the City would pay for the extension <br /> upfront with the trunk fund, which would then be reimbursed with trunk connection fees in the <br /> future. He noted that the City would prefer for the two parties (AKM Farms and Capstone) to <br /> work out any additional financial obligations between themselves regarding potential loss of lots. <br /> Councilmember Riley noted that it was stated that it would be a good planning process to extend <br /> services while the ground is open and therefore believes that it would make sense to provide the <br /> additional connection for future development opportunity. He agreed that the two parties should <br /> work out the details between themselves and the City should not be involved regarding potential <br /> loss of lots. <br /> Acting Mayor LeTourneau asked for additional details on the two lots that would potentially be <br /> lost if the connections are provided. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill provided additional details on watermain looping <br /> and potential locations. He stated that if the request from Northfork would have come in earlier, <br /> the City would have pushed for that utility extension(primarily the water connection)prior to the <br /> approval of the Preliminary Plat for Capstone. <br /> City Engineer Westby provided additional details on the easements that would be necessary for <br /> both water and sewer, estimating about 30 to 40 feet of easement on the south end and 20 feet on <br /> the north for the water connection. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill noted that staff would need direction on whether or <br /> not to include the utility connection as a condition, noting that the item would still need to come <br /> back with engineering plans to be approved. <br /> Acting Mayor LeTourneau noted that with the estimated information, there would be a loss of <br /> two lots if the utility extension is completed. He stated that if the extension is done later, the <br /> process would be more complicated and expensive and believes that it would be in the best <br /> interest of the parties involved to work together to allow for the utility extension, which would <br /> allow the Northfork property to incur the least amount of cost for utility extension in the future. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated that he would be in favor of the utility extension but would not be <br /> in favor of subsidizing the loss of lots and would want the two parties to work out those details. <br /> Kent Roessler, representing AKM Farm, stated that they are present as a property owner that is <br /> concerned with development for the future. He stated that Outlot C is one of the nicest pieces of <br /> ground in the city and there is a lot of potential if sewer and water connection is provided. He <br /> stated that because of the golf course amenity, this 32 acres is one of the last pieces with such an <br /> amenity which will draw high-end values. He stated that now would be the time to direct <br /> Capstone to bring utilities to the property line and believed that it would be good planning to <br /> City Council Work Session/June 26, 2018 <br /> Page 2 of 8 <br />