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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />DULY 27, 2022 <br />Aaron Doeden, 2680 Edgerton Street, stated the biggest thing for him is that his real estate agent told <br />him not to worry about any development on this parcel since a previous development in 2009 was <br />denied. He stated that this property being wooded helps the property value of the neighboring homes. <br />He feels the value of the property is in it staying wooded to help the neighborhood values. He stated <br />that the developer does not live here and the Council should be representing the residents. <br />Tiffany, lives at Fleur Royale condominiums, stated that she is a new resident and does not know much <br />about this development, but she is very concerned about the environment and protecting it. She asked <br />if it is next to a park, then why can't it be park land. She stated that she hopes the Council waits to <br />make a decision. <br />Robert Venette, 2682 Schletty Drive, stated that he is not opposed to development, but wants to make <br />sure that the law is followed. He stated that this property is untouched woods and the City Code has <br />requirements for tree replacement. He requested that the decision be postponed until more information <br />is received. <br />Larry Kerr, 627 Keller Parkway, stated that there has been a lot of discussion about water and echoes <br />the concerns of the neighbors. He stated that he has to pump water from his backyard into the creek, <br />and the water in there appears to not be good quality anymore and has a lot of algae. <br />Kathy Venette, 2682 Schletty Drive, stated. that she was surprised by the support for the developer by <br />the city officials, and hopes that the officials takes more of an objective approach. She is concerned <br />about the safety of the road approach to Edgerton Street. She stated that the new homes proposed <br />would be staring down into the existing neighboring homes. She stated that the yards are mostly clay <br />so the yards do not absorb water very well. She requested that the decision be postponed until all of <br />the information is received. <br />There were no further comments from the public. Upon motion by Keis, seconded by McGraw, the <br />public hearing was closed. <br />Keis stated that there are some outstanding issues and maybe this should be tabled. Torkelson stated <br />that he is concerned about the zero runoff and feels that the soil sample information is needed. Miller <br />agreed. <br />McGraw stated that was what done in 2009 was done in 2009, and does not impact any future Council <br />decisions. He stated this is not a done deal and more information is needed, so he agrees that a <br />decision should not be made tonight. Keis noted that there would be another meeting for this case. <br />Torkelson asked if there are any other streets in Little Canada that have an eight percent grade. The <br />City Engineer stated there are a few, such as Morrison Street, but not many. Torkelson asked that staff <br />report on how the snow plows handle the steeper grade streets. Fischer asked if there was any way for <br />the residents in this neighborhood to be able to walk to Little Canada Road instead of only being able <br />to access Edgerton. Torkelson asked if shoreland regulations needed to be met. The City <br />Administrator replied that this parcel is not in a shoreland district, only a floodplain. He explained the <br />tree inventory is required, but the process is not yet to that point as it would be required as part of the <br />3 <br />