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Lane and then "T" into Cobalt Street; and Cobalt Street will extend north to 153~a Avenue NW. Per the Council's recommendation at the time of preliminary plat review on February 13, 2001, the conversion of Cobalt Street NW from a private drive through Bill's Superette site into a dedicated public street has been included in the final plat. Also in accordance with the recommendations of the City Council, the Rademacher property (site of Bill's Superette) has been incorporated into the plat. The previously proposed outlot has been eliminated and access rights along T.H. #47 are being dedicated. Sidewalks will be constructed on the interior streets. The street and utility plans have been submitted to the City Engineer for review. All required drainage and utility easements are provided on the proposed final plat. The Park Commission recommended that the City receive a cash payment to satisfy park dedication requirements. Councilmember Anderson inquired if there will be an association. Mike Schneider, Homestead Multi-Family Development, replied yes. Councilmember Anderson inquired if the Developer was responsible for forming the association and how buyers are made aware of the association requirements. Mr. Schneider explained that there is a disclosure that is given to prospective buyers before they enter into a purchase agreement to review whatever governs the association and then a buyer is given ten days to review that information. Steve Slettner, TEC Design, stated that the Real Estate Agent that will be handling the sales of the homes has been doing townhome projects in the metro area and is very familiar with what people need to be told regarding association living. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if the holding pond will assist the City with the drainage problem on Barium Street. City Engineer Olson replied yes. Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Anderson, to adopt Resolution #01-04- 173 to approve the final plat for Orchard Hill Townhomes contingent upon compliance with the City Staff Review letter dated April 4, 2001. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Anderson, Kurak, and Zimmerman. Voting No: Councilmember Hendriksen. Case #2: Authorize Contract for Project Management Services for City Hall Expansion Project City Administrator Norman stated that the City Council authorized a space needs analysis of City Hall in 1998, by utilizing the services of Boarman, Kroos, Pfister, Rudin & Associates, Inc. City Council/April 10, 2001 Page 6 of 18