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Community Development Director Trndgeon reviewed the area to be vacated. He stated the easement vacation will not affect any easement on Mr. Smith's property, nor should it affect any tree plantings Mr. Smith currently has. Later tonight there will be a discussion of the final plat for Brookfield, where additional lots will be created and stub roads put in close to Mr. Smith's property. If anything will be affected it would occur during construction time, but care will be taken to ensure that the adjoining properties are not affected. This easement vacation will not affect anything on Mr. Smith's lot. Mr. Smith stated his main concern is not to lose any of his pine trees; hopefully these trees will provide a transition separating his 2 ½ acre lot from the residential area. Community Development Director Trudgeon explained there will be additional plantings to meet the transitioning criteria. They will do what can be done in the field to be sure the adjoining properties are not impacted. However, if there are any concerns in regards to construction, property owners should contact City Hall, and an inspector will come to the site right away. Mr. Smith stated there is a Iow lying area on the southeast part of Lots 1 and 2. He expressed concern that his property will become a low lying area if this area were to be raised. Community Development Director Trndgeon replied the plans have been reviewed by the Engineering Department. The development cannot impact an existing lot, and no additional drainage or runoff can go onto an existing lot. On paper, the plat has been designed without an impact to Mr. Smith's property, but if an impact is noticed or there are any questions, Mr. Smith should contact the Engineering Department. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Jeffrey, Elvig, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. The public hearing was closed at 7:19 p.m. Council Business Mayor Gamec called the regular City Council meeting back to order at 7:19 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to introduce an ordinance to vacate the drainage and utility easements on Lot 1, Block 3, Now and Then Estates. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Olson, Elvig, Jeffrey, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #3: Request for an Interim Use Permit to Maintain Two Dwellings on One Parcel; Case of Michael and Nancy Benz City Council / April 25, 2006 Page 6 of 23