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earmarked for frontage road system acquisition. The EDA agreed to discuss the matter further in the future. 6) Sunfish Lake Boulevard/Highway #10 Northeast Redevelopment Staff reported to the EDA that the City has been working with property owners of parcels north of Highway #10 and east of Sunfish Lake Boulevard for purposes of a possible redevelopment project. Staff discussed the cost of the land issue with the EDA and the possibility of using Tax Increment Financing to assist with the project. Staff will report further developments to the EDA as the information becomes available. Case #12a: Approve Trespassing Agreement between Jacob Barthold and the City of Ramsey City Engineer Olson stated that in the River Pines 2nd Addition 158th Lane NW was ended without a temporary cul-de-sac. The City has the need, since houses have been constructed along 158"' Lane NW, to place a turn around for snow plow trucks and emergency vehicles. Staff has worked out an agreement that would allow the City to cut down all the trees in a 100 foot by 100 foot square and construct a temporary cul-de-sac to allow for snow plow trucks and emergency vehicles to turn around. The $2,000 sum would not be paid to Barthold if Riverpines 5th Addition goes through because then there would be a street that would go through, in which case he would loose the tress on the property anyway. Councilmember Zimmerman stated that it has been part of the City's practice to require a temporary turn around until the access went through. Mr. Barthold was aware of the problem so he did not know why the City should pay the $2,000. City Engineer Olson replied that he agreed, but the developer and the property owner are not the same and they are not willing to give the City the temporary cul-de-sac that is needed. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired as to the size of the fight of way along 158th Lane NW. City Engineer Olson replied 66 feet, but there are driveways and sod on those properties. Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to approve the trespassing agreement between Jacob Barthold and the City of Ramsey. Further discussion: Councilmember Zimmerman stated that it has been the City's policy that the developer would give the City a temporary turn around easement so he did not understand why the taxpayers should pay for the easement. Councilmember Anderson inquired as to what other alternatives there are. Mayor Gamec replied that there are none. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that he thinks it is incumbent on the developer to provide the turn around. City Engineer Olson replied that Orrin Thompson Homes did attempt to negotiate with the property owner, but it failed. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired if Orrin Thompson is willing to pay the $2,000 for the temporary cul-de-sac. City Engineer Olson replied that he could discuss the issue with Orrin Thompson Homes. Councilmember Hendriksen felt that if staff were to research what was City Council/November 13, 2001 Page 16 of 20