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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 24, 2022 may remove the trees on that exist on the property to be developed, but should not be allowed to uini !._le mature trees thaL �X_!SL -- heryard.!. • The current plan will have multiple back-to-back retaining walls, so she is requesting that the engineers review to consider if this will create safety issues and if the structure integrity of the walls will be compromised. She stated she has a boulder wall and is very worried that if they are on top digging, this will cause her wall to collapse. • The runoff plans do not account for the new homes to have additional impervious surfaces, such as decks and patios. She is requesting that this additional hard surface be factored into the modeling for the water runoff plans. • Outlot A will not be owned by any one person, but will be mostly used for drainage purposes with retaining walls. She stated that it has been said that this development will likely require a homeowner's association, but it will have to pay to maintain retaining walls and other common structures. She asked if the walls are tagged, will they be required to remove the graffiti or paint the walls. Ms. Turcotte stated that she wants to be a good neighbor, but she does not believe that this current plan is being a good neighbor to her. Justin Parta, 2655 Edgerton Street, stated that he is adjacent to the proposed Villas of Gervais Lake development. He stated his top concerns are water flow, and noted that he has a very large Silver Maple tree in his backyard and wants to make sure that it is not damaged. He stated that the proposed cul-de-sac will meet his rear property line and wants to make sure that there is safety plan or barrier put in place to ensure that his yard is not impacted. He stated that he welcomes good development and hopes everyone can come to a consensus for what is right for the existing residents and city. CONSENT AGENDA McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2022-8-97 — APPROVING THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING. • Approval of the Vouchers • Approve Partial Pay Request No. 1 to Hydro-Klean, LLC for 2022 Sewer Lining Project The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Miller. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution adopted. COUNCIL REPORTS & MEETING UPDATES Miller reported that the Ramsey County Local League of Local Government meets monthly and has an upcoming meeting on September 9 with a topic of mental health in schools. She stated that the new CEO of Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFSS) is now in place and is making a lot of changes and she is excited to see what happens. 2