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say now that there is this ordinance and now the developer is in control is wrong, and needs to be revised to save Ramsey. Mr. Frame indicated that what this will do is turn Ramsey into a bad Coon Rapids, and Coon Rapids is bad news. He stated that if at ali possible, Ramsey needs to reverse this ordinance. He indicated that they can let the developers develop, but need to put it back to one acre or two and a half acre lots. He stated the cluster ordinance does not make any sense except for money. Leeann Kreager, 17221 Tiger Street, indicated they have a 30-mph street, but no one drives 30. She stated if they get 30 more houses, they will think this is a drag strip. She stated she has called the police to come out many times, and it is a big safety issue. She asked who is responsible if something happens to the community septic system. City Engineer Jankowski indicated that one requirement of the septic system is that there is a management authority that will maintain the system. He stated there is also a surety bond that ensures funds will be available. Ms. Kreager asked if there is a big sewer system and then five years down the road City sewer and water comes in, who pays for the City services. Community Development Director Trudgeon stated that the owners are notified when they buy the property on how the property can develop. He indicated that when services came the City would have collected sewer trunk fees so they would not have to pay the fee at that time. He stated that the fees are collected fi.om the developer, not the taxpayers. Jim ICuhlmey, 1725 Annstrong Boulevard, indicated that 171~ dead ends on his land. He stated he has the same concern as the other gentlemen with Wolverine, and asked how he could know that the City will not take his land. Community Development Director Trudgeon stated that he does not know why the City would need the access if Mr. Koomie is not developing. Jeanne Sigler, 17151 Bough Street, indicated that one thing that is sticking in her head is that everyone is asking what is the hurry. She asked why more time was not taken before making these big decisions. She noted that the reason given was that there is a 120-day timeframe. Vice Chairperson Johnson advised that the cluster ordinance is in effect now. He stated that some time ago the legislature determined that timelines should be put in to avoid cities receiving applications and not acting on them, so they determined that the City Council must take action within 60 days. He stated that the applicant or the City, or both, are allowed to extend that for an additional 60 day, but it is State statute. He indicated that the subject of ordinances and development is something that is always evolving in a city. He explained that the City Council was not satisfied with the old two and a half acre lots because they say problems developing those two and a half acre lots when City services came in. Planning Commission/March 2, 2006 Page 19 of 31 -33-