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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 26, 2007 -7:00 o'clock p.m. ( #07 -3310 Ryan Companies US, Inc., 2765 Wayzata Boulevard West — Continued) Kellogg stated the applicant's engineer has determined those costs would be $35,000 to $40,000 in today's dollars. McJilton stated the costs associated with improving the outlet stfucture is minor and that the real costs are associated with the armoring of the ditch. McJilton stated it is their understanding that the MnDOT permit would not be issued until the improvements were completed and the costs would then need to be worked out by the property owners. Murphy asked if Ryan does not build out for five years but Morrie's did in a way that his coverage would then be over 72 percent, what Ryan's expectation for those costs would be what. McJilton stated in her opinion they would discuss the costs at that point with Morrie's. Murphy asked if there have been any discussions in that regard at the present time. McJilton indicated they have not had those types of discussions. Murphy commented if the cost is only 35 to 40 thousand dollars on a project of this size, he does not know why anyone would want to assume higher costs in the future. Bremer stated in her view that is a decision that should be left to the developer and that the ditch work is not required at this point. Bremer stated in her opinion the City does have enough mechanisms in place that would ensure the improvements are completed prior to the issuance of the permits. Kellogg stated the City's position on development in this community is that the developer needs to pay their way on improvements regardless of the benefit received by the developer. • McJilton indicating they are not saying they will not pay for it but that they would like the ability to do the work at the time that it is truly needed rather than completing it in the near future when there is the possibility that the work may never be needed. • PAGE 8 of 32