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City Attorney Goodrich noted in defense of the time taken by the WMO, they are not able to delineate in the winter. He advised the following contingency should be added to the resolution: 5) The City having acquired the right-of-way for Potassium Street and the construction of Potassium Street. Councilmember Strommen stated there are a number of issues with this plat, one of which is the cul-de-sac length. There should not be additional long cul-de-sacs added when the Council has held a work session to work towards eliminating long cul-de-sacs in the City. She noted there was a plat that was just denied with a long cul-de-sac. She realizes this is a more rural setting, but it is not consistent to approve this cul-de-sac. Mayor Gamec noted the Council has authorized first right of refusal in this area. The only reason he is in agreement of this plat, which includes the long cul-de-sac, is due to the original intent to the owner of this land. City Attorney Goodrich indicated this has been discussed by staff and the Fire Chief; one distinction is that with this development there are fire hydrants in the area. Councilmember Jeffrey noted this situation is different because it would not require water to be taken to the end of the cul-de-sac. He stressed the need to work on the first right of refusal to provide the second access. Councilmember Elvig concurred with the importance of the first right of refusal. Community Development Director Trudgeon noted the contingencies included in the resolution include a development agreement being signed. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to adopt Resolution #06- 05-166 to approve the £mal plat and final site plan of Rum River Estates subject to the following conditions: 1) Compliance with City StaffReview Letter dated May 19, 2006 2) The City and the Developer entering into a Development Agreement 3) Approval of the Shadetree Creek final plat 4) Construction of Potassium Street as part of the Shadetree Creek plat, with the developer of Rum River Meadows paying 25% of the cost and acquisition of Potassium Street. 5) The City having acquired the right-of-way for Potassium Street and the construction of Potassium Street. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Jeffrey, Olson, and Pearson Voting No: Councilmembers Elvig and Strommen. Case #2: Request for Rezone Property from R-1 Single Family Residential to Planned Unit Development; Case of National Growth Community Development Director Trudgeon indicated on July 26, 2005, the Council adopted findings of fact supporting the rezoning of the property proposed to be developed as Rum River Meadows from R-1 Residential to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The PUD will allow for a net density of 3.3 units per acre, smaller setbacks between buildings than required by Code, the City Council / May 23, 2006 Page 6 of 20