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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 26, 2007 7:00 o’clock p.m. ___________________________________________________________________________________ PAGE 18 of 32 (#07-3336 Marc Ashton With John Terrance Homes, LLC, On Behalf of Mitch Cook of Central Bank and Larry Pal of LGL Real Estate Investments, Stonebay Outlot A, Continued) defer payment of the fees until they actually start construction. The City typically does not release the filing until all fees have been paid. Staff feels this could all happen concurrently. In Item 24, the developer would like language requiring sufficient detailed backup information be provided for all staff and consultant charges passed on to developer. Developers wish to complete all fee payments, except LGL, at closing rather than before Council final action. Closing cannot happen until the plat is filed. The City normally does not release plat for filing until all fees are paid. This can all happen concurrently at closing but needs clear City Attorney direction to the closer. Staff has received this afternoon the City Engineer’s comments on the plans. There are now retaining walls that are proposed. The plans have been reviewed by the fire marshal and the issues that he has raised have been addressed. The construction plans have not changed. The applicants have indicated they would comply with the City’s signage codes. In light of the request for deferring a portion of the securities, Staff would like to see a staging plan for the site and the applicants are in the process of developing that. The City has received the Mylars and it may be appropriate to show a drainage easement for the storm water system or a cross easement. City staff and developer will need to finalize language and legal descriptions for an easement for the trails within the properties. The City will need to finalize MnDOT limited use permit application for trails in MnDOT right-of-way. The MCWD has approved permits but will not issue them until the developers file a declaration against each lot, but this cannot happen until the plat is filed. NPDES permits are in the process of being obtained. Gaffron stated the Council should discuss the outstanding issue regarding the fees. If Council feels all issues have been resolved to its satisfaction and concludes the application is far enough along to grant Item #02 - CC Agenda - 12/10/07 Approval of Council Minutes 11/26/07 [Page 18 of 32]