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Councilmember Strommen stated there is a vast difference in proceeding with the 'eminent <br />domain than with gauging the property owners' interest and negotiating with them in good faith. <br />It' thi~; is approved the ball is set in motion to acquire the road easement, and it negotiates with a <br />di~'t~cren, t tone. The City needs to have a more friendly tone and needs to go in asking. The <br />property owners should be contacted first and then this plat can be looked at again. <br /> <br />Cotmci/me~nber Pearson concurred. He stated he would like to see the road issue resolved prior <br /> moving fbrward on this project. <br /> <br />City/\ttorney Goodrich asked what the timeline is on this application. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Wald replied she believes the timeline for this development is June and the <br />timeline ['or the Rum River development is July. <br /> <br />Mayor (iamec requested the Council to provide input regarding the development, other than the <br />issues with thc road. <br /> <br />Cotmcihnember Strommen stated she would like to see some idea of what needs to be done with <br />old CN 5. She noted there was a point brought up in the Planning Commission discussion about <br />there being no definition in the City Code about detached townhomes. That is a point that is well <br />taken, that there is really no standard for detached townhomes, and she would like to work on <br />~;[antlards. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig noted the density is now down to 2.7 units per acre, which is a reasonable <br />density, although his sense is it is still a little high. He has always had a problem with units 8, 9 <br />and 10. This is a wonderful corridor and greenspace and openings could be created there. He <br />does not have a concern with detached townhouses, and he has grown to admire what these <br />hot,scs can look like. He appreciates the work in shortening up the cul-de-sacs and likes the <br />circle drive. He appreciates the work that has been put into this plan. He stated his concerns <br />relate to the density, especially with units 8, 9 and 10, and with the street issues. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson inquired what information is being requested from staff <br />regarding old CR 5. <br /> <br />(:otmcilmember Strommen replied the recommendation from Bolton and Menk about the <br />upgrades to old CR 5 is new information. She would just like general information regarding the <br />options. <br /> <br />Mayor ( iamec commented he does not think the county ever turned this road back to the City. <br /> <br />(~om~cihnember Elvig requested information with rough calculations of costs involved with the <br />upgrades. <br /> <br />City Council/May 10, 2005 <br />Page 17 of 31 <br /> <br />-21 - <br /> <br /> <br />