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Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig directed staff to keep an eye on the administrative fees. Councilmember Jeffrey inquired about the process of proceeding with the suggestion of posting the street for no construction traffic. Public Works Director Olson indicated this suggestion can be discussed at the next Public Works Committee meeting. Mayor Gamec indicated he would be cautious about posting the road due to the possible precedent this would set. Councilmember Jeffrey suggested a weight restriction on the road due to the condition of the unimproved surface. Councilmember Elvig suggested a weight or speed restriction due to the dirt road and the heavy equipment on the road. Public Works Director Olson indicated this issue will be included on the agenda of the June Public Works Committee meeting. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Olson, Cook, Jeffrey, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. City Engineer Jankowski indicated the Council will be asked to authorize this project at the June 13 meeting ifthere is not apetition submitted opposing the project. Letters will be sent out this week to the residents outlining the revised cost estimate based on the Council's discussion, and they will be notified that the deadline for the petition against the project has been extended to June 9th. Case #4: Request for Preliminary Plat of Ebony Addition: Case of City of Ramsey Community Development Director Tmdgeon explained the City of Ramsey is seeking to replat the land generally located on the southwest comer of Ebony Street and 141st Avenue. The purpose of this subdivision is to assemble two lots to create one buildable lot. As part of the subdivision, the City will plat the southern extent of Ebony Street and the portion of McKinley Street that lies on the subject property. This land will be sold and, with TIF assistance, will be developed in the future. Mr. Tmdgeon advised the site will receive access from Ebony Street. The construction of Ebony Street and McKinley Street will coincide with the platting of Ebony Addition. Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to approve the preliminary plat for Ebony Addition, contingent upon compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated January 27, 2006, revised April 28, 2006. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Jeffrey, Cook, Elvig, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #5: Request for Final Plat for River Pines 6th Addition; Case of Oalovood Land Development Community Development Director Tmdgeon indicated Oakwood Land Development has applied for a minor subdivision to create two lots from an existing lot, legally described as Lot 1, Block 3, River Pines 5th Addition. The property is located in the R-I MUSA area, and sewer and water services have been stubbed to accommodate homes on both lots. The newly created lots conform to all lot size and width requirements. Currently there is an existing 30 foot drainage and utility easement across the northwest portion of the site. Stormwater pipes are underneath this easement, and staff has determined that it is acceptable to vacate 10 feet of this easement to allow the addition of a second lot. The easement vacation was introduced at the May 9, 2006 City Council meeting. Mr. Tmdgeon advised staff is requiting the extension of the sidewalk on City Council / May 23, 2006 Page 13 of 20