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Review Letter dated March 31, 1999, and that the open space be combined with the existing park to the northwest and the process used be to the satisfaction of the City Attorney. Further discussion: City Attorney Goodrich questioned if there is an ordinance that requires the street name of 159th. Zoning Administrator Frolik replied there is none. Mayor Gamec suggested bringing the name change back on final plat approval. Attorney Goodrich stated that if preliminary plat approval is granted, the street name will be 159t~ Lane. Mr. Walker stated that the homes that are going into Itasca Point will be the most expensive homes in Ramsey and he hopes that the City would look at Itasca Point Road as the nicest road in the area. He stated that the people that will live on that road want to have a source of pride and would feel more comfortable with the name of Itasca Point Road. Councilmember Anderson stated that the Council does not grant special privileges because a person has more money. Mr. Walker stated that he was not suggesting that, but was saying that the community and the road will be a good representative of the City of Ramsey. Mayor Gamec indicated this has come up several times and should be addressed. He had no problem with the name. Mr. Walker stated there are already a number of streets that have special names. Mr. Peck stated in the past they have talked to people at 911 who have expressed no concern with deviation in going away from the grid system. Councilmember Anderson questioned if they could move forward without making a decision on the street name change. Attorney Goodrich stated that the name could be changed at final plat approval. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Hendriksen, Zimmerman and Anderson. Case #6: Request for Approval of Metes and Bounds Subdivision; Case of Ronald Danner Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that Ron Danner resides at 17400 Erkium Street NW. His property is 27 acres in size and he is requesting approval of a metes and bounds subdivision to separate his homestead and four acres of land from the remainder of his property. She explained that Mr. Danner desires to sell his home with four acres of land and retain the remaining 23 acres for possible future development. Ms. Frolik added that on May 25, 1999, the City Council reviewed the request for a metes and bounds subdivision and tabled any action for additional information regarding: a) the private access easement; b) how the division of property with no public access relates to the procedure used for Pettersen Estates; c) what other subdivisions have been allowed without public access; d) a future development plan coordinated with the property to the north and the northwest. In addition, staff sought input from Fire Chief Kapler regarding emergency response concerns on a 2,200-foot private driveway. She noted that City Attorney Goodrich has reviewed the private access easement across the 40-acre parcel between Mr. Danner's property and Erkium Street to the north. The easement is non-exclusive, which means that it runs with the land. Mayor Gamec questioned if the property was being split with no additional building taking place. City Council/June 8, 1999 Page 8 of 16