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Councilmember Strommen expressed concern with how the residents on old CR 5 would get access southbound onto Nowthen Boulevard if there were to be a cul-de-sac on the south end of old CR 5. She stated it is important to know the fight-of-way costs and acquisition costs relating to Potassium Street, and how that will be split between the City and the developer. This needs to be determined before City funds are used to purchase property from certain property owners and given to property owners that are developing. Couneilmember Elvig asked what the minimum is that can be done to make Potassium an adequate road. City Attorney Goodrich explained the portion of the road owned by the City is in the middle, but the road needs to be moved to the west side of the residents' property. Councilmember Elvig expressed concern with the possible costs on Potassium Street. He stated this is a slippery path the City is going down. He stated he cannot advocate putting in a subdivision knowing the City will have to take property from people without even knowing the cost. There is an alternative with Quicksilver Circle, and the residents may be more compromising with the 33/33 split if the City were to work with them. Mayor Gamec asked if Potassium Street could be moved in a way to save the trees, which serve as a buffer. Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied he understands the concern regarding the trees, and these are issues that have to be dealt with in relation to sight triangles. He indicated it will be necessary to remove some of the trees. Mayor Gamec suggested Potassium Street be improved with the least amount of damage to the trees, and that CR 5 remain as it is. Councilmember Elvig withdrew the motion on the floor, Councilmember Olson withdrew the second to the motion. Motion by Councilmember Elvig that the following street alignment be incorporated for the preliminary plat and site plan approval of Shade Tree Cottages: Extend the Quicksilver Circle fight-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 be a 24 foot width road with minimum impact and the necessary easements. Further discussion: Assistant Public Works Director Olson clarified the City would still need to acquire property for Potassium Street. Councilmember Elvig stated he is hopeful the residents would be more accommodating to work with the City under this scenario. Assistant Public Works Director Olson advised the minimum street standard would be a 24-foot width with no parking on both sides. He inquired if the direction would be to include curb and gutter. Councilmember Strommen inquired about the fight-of-way acquisition necessary under Councilmember Elvig's motion. Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied the necessary acquisition would be for the fight-of-way on the west side of the existing road. The motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Cook, that the following street alignment be incorporated for the preliminary plat and site plan approval of Shade Tree Cottages: Keep the general alignment of Potassium Street with the street moved as much as possible to the west, to improve Potassium Street to a minimum standard width with a minimum impact. Further discussion: Mayor Gamec stated staff should work with the developer regarding the costs relating to Potassium Street. Councilmember Strommen asked if the minimum City Council / June 14, 2005 Pagell of 29