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(iouncilmcmbcr Strommen stated there is a vast difference in proceeding with the eminent <br />domatir~ than with gauging the property owners' interest and negotiating with them in good faith. <br /> this is approved the ball is set in motion to acquire the road easement, and it negotiates with a <br />dil'lkrenl lone. Thc City needs to have a more friendly tone and needs to go in asking. The <br />prop~'~'ty owners should be contacted first and then this plat can be looked at again. <br /> <br />(:otmciimember Pearson concurred. He stated he would like to see the road issue resolved prior <br />to m(~,,,ing fi)rward on this project. <br /> <br />(',ily Atiorncy Goodrich asked what the timeline is on this application. <br /> <br />Associmc Planner Wald replied she believes the timeline for this development is June and the <br />lin~cli~c I~r lbo Rum River development is July. <br /> <br />Mayor (iamcc requested the Council to provide input regarding the development, other than the <br />i~sttes with thc road. <br /> <br />(iouncilmembcr Strommen stated she would like to see some idea of what needs to be done with <br />old ('R 5. She noted there was a point brought up in the Planning Commission discussion about <br />lhcrt2 being no dctinition in the City Code about detached townhomes. That is a point that is well <br />tt~l<en, that there is really no standard for detached townhomes, and she would like to work on <br /> <br />('ouncilmc,nber t~;lvig 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 i0. This is a wonderful corridor and greenspace and openings could be created there. He <br />docs r~ot have a concern with detached townhouses, and he has grown to admire what these <br />tlottscs t;tlll look like. He appreciates the work in shortening up the cut-de-sacs and likes the <br />~:irol~z drive. He appreciates the work that has been put into this plan. He stated his concerns <br />rtzlatc to ~he density, especially with units 8, 9 and 10, and with the street issues. <br /> <br />l~ub/ic Works Director Olson inquired what information is being requested from staff <br />old CR 5. <br /> <br />(~ou~cihncmber Strommen replied the recommendation from Bolton and Menk about the <br />upgrades to old eR 5 is new information. She would just like general information regarding the <br /> <br />Ivl~yor ~ imnec commented he does not think the county ever turned this road back to the City. <br /> <br />(;otmcihncmber Elvig requested information with rough calculations of costs involved with the <br />ttpgr~ldes. <br /> <br />City Council/May 10, 2005 <br />Page 17 of 31 <br /> <br /> <br />