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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL TEBRUARY 8, 2006 cul-de-sac thaC would come off Old County Road C. He noted that Che cul-de-sac design includes an island in the center. That center island would consist of a dry pond. Freeman reported that this design has worked well in other cities and was more environmentally friendly. He noted that the street grade would be such so that it would drain into the pond. Freeman also felt that this center island was more aesthetically pleasing with trees and plantings around the edge of the pond rather than having a big expanse of blacktop. Allan asked if there would be aquatic plants in the pond. Freeman reported that there would be Crees and plantings along the edge. However, the pond itself would be grass and would stay dry for the most part. Freeman anticipated that the pond would fill up during storm events and Chen drain. The plantings that would be placed around the pond would not be aquatic, but ones that would survive when inundated with water for periods of time. Blesener noted Freeman's comments at the Planning Commission meeting that the developer is in agreement with the recommendations of the City Planner and City Engineer except for cul-de-sac street width. Blesener noted that the proposal is for an 18 foot wide pavement area around the cul-de-sac and the City Engineer is recommending 22 feet. Freeman indicated that the cul-de-sac would be one way; therefore, the 18 foot width would not be a problem. He also indicated that he could demonstrate to the Public Works Department that the 18 foot width would not pose a problem for snow plowing. Freeman noted that snow could be plowed to the inside of the cul-de-sac, thus providing for more storage area. Freeman also felt there would be no problem for Fire Department access with the 18 foot width. Allan asked if what the impact would be if the pavement width around the cul-de-sac had to be 22 feet. Freeman replied that there would be room to do it, the impact would be that the island area would be smaller. Freeman indicated that they would like the larger island as it would have aesthetic value for the development. Freeman again indicated that the 18 foot width would have plenty of turning radius. Allan agreed that the larger island was better from an environmental standpoint as it provides for more infiltration area. Keis asked if the pavement around the cul-de-sac would be posted as no parking. Freeman replied that it would not. He noted that if parking becomes a problem, then one side could be posted as no parking. Freeman noted that there would be sufficient room in driveways and garages so that on-street parking should not be a problem.