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a water tower located 1 ¼ mile south of this location. Mayor Gamec inquired if the water tower off of 167th Avenue is full for this type of use. Community Development Director Trudgeon replied an application was processed a couple of years ago to add a second user to that location. Councilmember Jeffrey stressed that the City should be careful not to govern and tell companies what service they need; the City should be discussing the land use. Public Works Director Olson clarified that the City is planning a water tower in Elmcrest Park in 2008. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Strommen, Elvig, Jeffrey, Olson, and Pearson. Voting No: None. Case #7: Request for Final Plat Approval of Brookfield Second Addition; Case of Oakwood Land Development Community Development Director Trudgeon stated Oakwood Land Development has applied for final plat approval to develop 72 urban single family residential lots as the second phase of Brookfield Addition. The property is generally located west of Nowthen Boulevard and south of Trott Brook. The final plat complies with the approved preliminary plat in terms of lot standards, as outlined in the City StaffReview Letter. The applicant has applied for and received a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the subject property, making it eligible for connection to municipal sewer and water. An Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) was completed for the project during preliminary plat review. The City Council determined at that state that the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required for this development. Community Development Director Trudgeon explained the City has acquired a conservation easement along the entire Trott Brook corridor through the plat of Brookfield. A trail will also be constructed along the entire length of the Brook. Some revisions are required to the landscaping plan per the City Staff Review Letter. Staff is recommending some additional landscaping along portions of Blocks 4 and 5 to satisfy density transition requirements. Staff is also recommending some additional landscaping on several lots that back up to Nowthen Boulevard. During their review of the preliminary plat, the Planning Commission also requested additional landscaping in these areas. Mr. Trudgeon advised the proposal for the second phase of Brookfield includes the construction of 170th Trail, 170th Avenue, 169th Avenue, Garnet and Feldspar Streets. Some revisions are required to the grading and utility plans, per the City Staff Review Letter. He noted the following items staff has requested to be included on the plat: the existing home in Now and Then Estates must also be platted along with the Second Addition; Lot 1, Block 4 and Lot 13, Block 2 should be platted as outlots due to the need for a temporary cul-de-sac until Feldspar Street is extended to the south. A temporary road easement will be required for this temporary cul-de-sac. Community Development Director Trudgeon advised the applicant has signed an agreement with the City regarding utility construction to Brookfield and Sweet Bay Ridge. Certificates of occupancy will not be issued until the city sanitary sewer and watermain are fully functional, including permanent vehicular access to the lift station. He advised park dedication requirements for the plat are being satisfied through a cash payment. The applicant will be constructing trails along the southern boundary of Trott Brook and along Nowthen Boulevard. Staff is City Council / April 25, 2006 Page 12 of 23