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one bedroom units and 22 units per acre for two bedroom 5 O units, the proposed density of the complex is 26 units per acre, Included in the plan are 1t2 efficiency apartments, 200 one bedroom apartments and 78 two bed- room apartments. According to studies made, the sanitary sewer system in the area is adequate for the proposed apartments. There is a twelve inch watermain serving the property which is also felt to be adequate, and according to the City Engineers drainage report, water drainage fr~n the property would be satisfactory if a holding pond were developed and maintained at approximately 1~.5 acre feet. The cost of the holding pond would be paid for by the developers. Mr. Todd Heglund, Traffic Engineer, employed by the developers to study ingress and egress of traffic on Larpenteur Avenue, stated that he had studied maps and charts provided by the Ramsey County Engineer and Highway Department, and that he was satisfied that the location of existing entrances on Lam enteur are adequate to handle increased traffic flow. T~:r, Moder explained that he had conferred with Captain Fred Spencer of the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department about the police protection and that Captain Spencer felt that the protection now provided would sufficiently provide for the City and for the increased number of residents. Mayor Warkentien explained that when the policing contract was first discussed it was proposed that Falcon Heights, Lauderdale and the Minnesota State Fairgrounds enter into a joint contract, but the idea was rejected by Lauderdale and the Fairgrounds. He also explained that sine the demise of Lauderdale~s police force, that Falcon Heights had been trying to negotiate a contract with the City of Lauderdale in an effort to reduce policing costs for both communities. Fire Chief Al Helbig stated that he felt an apartment of the size proposed would not be an obstacle for the fire department. He stated that he felt the department was adequately prepared to handle the proposed project with fire protection, and also that if need arose, Falcon Heights could call on twenty-nine other fire departments in the T~Zutual Aid Association who would be on the scene minutes after an emergency call was re- ceived. Mr. Jim Cooperman, Architect for the developers was present and explained the layout of the buildings. He stated that there would be 320 units with a total of 610 parking spaces. Recreation for the tenants of the buildings will be provided in the form of a recreation room, indoor and outdoor pools and tennis courts. This concluded the formal presentation by the applicants. A number of citizens then spoke in opposition.