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Mayor Gamec expressed concern that the right-out suggested by Councilmember Elvig would create two intersections closer than 1,000 feet apart on a county road. He stressed the need to look at future subdivisions of the properties along the west side of Potassium Street. Councilmember Elvig expressed concern with the possible improvement costs on Potassium Street. He stated the street can be redone when the residents in this area are ready to move. Some of these residents want to sell and others do not. If this area were to all sell at one time it would be a wonderful opportunity to reconfigure Potassium Street, but he does not see that the City should put dollars forward for two developments when there is an alternative that puts the costs on the developer. He noted there would only be about three or four homes that would exit on the fight-out access he proposed. Councilmember Olson noted there is one driveway along Nowthen Boulevard that does not have access to the southern cul-de-sac. Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied this driveway could be shifted to the cul-de-sac if the owner is amenable to that. Civil Engineer II Linton reviewed cost estimates for the various street segments in the proposed options. Councilmember Strommen asked how much of the cost would be the developer's responsibility and how much of the cost would be the City's responsibility. Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied that is normally worked out at the time of final plat agreement. Councilmember Strommen stated the costs are important for her to know. The City recently took on a lot of cost for an easement and put some of that cost to the developer. That situation was a mistake and they are going into this situation with their eyes open, which makes a difference. Mayor Gamec stated the Council either needs to approve or deny this plat, and he does not see much reason legally to deny it. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Olson, that the following street alignment be incorporated for the preliminary plat and site plan approval of Shade Tree Cottages: Extend the Quicksilver Circle right-of-way to directly access Nowthen Boulevard, cul-de-sac the southern Old Nowthen access onto Nowthen Boulevard, a right-out incorporated on the north side of Nowthen Boulevard, Potassium Street to remain in its current state. Further discussion: Community Development Director Trudgeon indicated a determination regarding Potassium Street is needed. He explained the plat shows Potassium Street 20 feet on the developer's property and 40 feet on the other side, with direct access from the lots to Potassium Street. Councilmember Cook stated putting another access out to Nowthen Boulevard would just move the traffic to another spot and cause a bigger problem. He stated Option 1 is the best alternative, and the City can then work on getting Potassium Street worked out. City Council / June 14, 2005 Page 10 of 29