Agenda - Public Works Committee - 10/16/2007

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to purchase the property. The developer of GAD's Prairie has expressed a willingness to contribute to the cost of acquisition and construction, but would seek a revised preliminary plat to increase the number of proposed units on his property. Councilmember Dehen stated that he would like an opinion from the City Attorney on whether the City can require the developer to pay for the road construction. Public Works Director Olson stated that the $40,000 is only the land cost and does not include any possible condemnation costs, which would bring the cost closer to $100,000. Chair Elvig stated that he is unhappy with the location of the road and would like some sort of buffer along the edge. . There was discussion about the City's possible financial con,tribution to the construction of this road. Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Chair Elvig, to recommend to the City Council that the City inform GAD's Prairie that contingent upon City Council approval, the City will supply the necessary land for the road, which will be a cul-de-sac and that there will be mitigation for light bleeding from parallel roads. Further Discussion: Councilmember Dehen suggested that the City contact the two property owners to see how much this will cost before moving forward. Chair Elvig stated that he agrees that the Committee will need to know costs, legal opinions, etc. before this is brought to the City Council, however, he would like to move this forward to see what the developer will do. Councilmember Olson stated that the Committee may not want to make a motion then because that commits the City to the land costs. Councilmember Olson accepted a friendly amendment, seconded by Chair Elvig, that the City costs are not to exceed $100,000 for purchase of property, . that this is contingent upon City Council approval, that the road will be built to City standards and not be a private road, that berming or other buffering will be done to mitigate for lights. Further Discussion: Councilmember Dehen stated that he is really struggling with the idea of using $100,000 of public money to put in this road. He stated that he would like to see costs not exceed $50,000. Public Works Director Olson suggested that the City could offer to cover land costs, but the developer would pay all condemnation costs. Councilmember Olson accepted a second friendly amendment, seconded by Chair Elvig, to amend her motion to state that the City contribution to the cost of purchasing land will not exceed $60,000 and that anything beyond that, including legal fees, will be covered by the developer. Amended motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig, Councilmembers Olson and Dehen. Voting No: None. Public Works Committee / September 18, 2007 Page 17 of23