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#I0 and Ramsey Blvd. is operational. Fire Chief Dean Kapler is supportive of the developer's request fi'om a public safety standpoint. Staff recommended final plat approved contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated March 7, 2003 and the Developer and the City entering into a Development Agreement. It was noted that the Development Agreement is drafted to restrict building permits and certificate of occupancies to the first five structures. Ms. Wald noted that #9 in the development agreement should include the credit amount of $55,620. Mayor Gamec inquired if the Council was comfortable with allowing the first five units to be constructed prior to the upgrade of Highway #10 and Ramsey Boulevard. Dave Schulte, Turtle Moon, Inc., explained that the light installation is going to take awhile because of MnDOT's requirements and they would like the opportunity to begin construction this spring and build through the summer so that they have some units completed for the fall Parade of Homes. Consensus of the Council was to allow for five units to be constructed prior to the completion of the upgrade of Highway #10 and Ramsey Boulevard. Councilmember Elvig expressed concern with people moving into the new development and then there is a dispute with the residents as to what is going to be developed across the street. He stated that he wants to make sure that people moving into the development understand that the property across the street is eligible for commercial uses. Mi;. Schulte replied that they could provide that information in the model, noting the builder will be Pulte Homes. He noted that the outlot is designated as mixed use development and they would be looking at a retail center and office space. Councilmember Strommen inquired if there were some guarantees that density transition and landscaping issues are being addressed. Associate Planner Wald replied that those issues were addressed as part of preliminary plat approval. Councihnember Strommen inquired if the City was using the most current tree list when reviewing landscaping plans. Associate Planner Wald explained that staff had not used the list currently drafted by the Environmental Policy Task Force, but all the species being proposed are included on that list. Councilmember Kurak inquired if the extension of Ramsey Boulevard will encroach on the County property. City Engineer Jankowski explained that 100 feet of right of way will be needed with 40 feet going to the west of the center line and 60 feet to the east. There will be sufficient right of way to accommodate the ultimate section to the extent that the developer can dedicate. The ultimate City Council/March 11, 2003 Page 9 of 23