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Mayor Gamec indicated two accesses are a must, as well as finishing the street going out to Highway 47, rather than leaving a strip of dirt road. He noted it may be better for the road to bend with another alignment, rather than the proposed cul -de -sac. Councilmember Jeffrey pointed out this development would have two accesses if they could cut across the Longfield property, and the developer may need to purchase that to build the road. Community Development Director Trudgeon Longfield came in to subdivide and the City approval of the right -of -way was not included. indicated about four to five years ago Mr. requested right -of -way. However, in the end, Councilmember Strommen stressed that there needs to be a second access, which was a large reason why the original plat was denied. A change from 16 lots to 13 lots that are configured differently does not eliminate the need for the access. In the rural areas where there is not access to hydrants that is a particular issue. She also supports the recommendation that the road needs to be more aligned with the northwest corner to create a better alignment. Mayor Gamec suggested a temporary cul -de -sac to allow for an additional access in the future. Councilmember Dehen stated he is fine with the plan the way it is laid out with the single access. He understands there is always a public safety issue, but people love to live on cul -de -sacs. Fire Chief Kapler stated immediately to the east of this area is the most remote area of Ramsey as far as distance from a fire station. From a public safety standpoint, having a long single access in this area would be much more acceptable if it were three miles closer to a fire station. Timing to get to the area is an issue, and there will be a need to haul water. Mayor Gamec stated his preference is for two accesses with the road completed out to Highway 47, moving the cul -de -sac to the property line, making it a temporary cul -de -sac with an easement for a future road. He noted if the temporary cul -de -sac does not meet up in the future for an additional access the easement could be returned to the property owner. Councilmember Olson concurred. Councilmember Look pointed out that the developer would need to negotiate with the property owner to complete that road. Ms. Wald inquired whether Shade Tree could be allowed to phase in the development while achieving the access. She stated the property was purchased under a completely different perception. Councilmember Look suggested the possibility of building the east properties along the road in a first phase. City Council Work Session / July 24, 2007 Page 3 of 6