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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 20, 2006 Johnson stated that the holding pond will hold the majority of the run-off for this development. Allan pointed out that the there will be more run-off from the turf grass that will be installed as homes are developed than from Che native vegetation Chat is being replaced. Allan asked about the buffer area. Johnson reported that the development meets the standard for an average 75 foot buffer, and actually exceeds the standard. Johnson indicated that the smallest buffer area is on Lot 3. Allan asked about the reference to MN DOT mix in relationship to the no disturb zone. The City Planner pointed out Chat there will be no disturbance within the no disturb zone. The holding pond area will be planted with a MN DOT mix. The Planner also noted the recommendation for additional landscaping around the pond. The City Engineer reported that the drainage calculations included the entire development and the required ponding. The Engineer pointed out that when the pond is full, the overflow from the pond is proposed to following The natural drainage path to the lake. The Engineer indicated that the aerial he is asking for will show that route to the lake. Johnson stated that he was not aware that the City Engineer wanted this aerial and indicated that he will make this submittal. Keis noted the need for a lift station, and asked if it will meet the City's standards. The City Engineer stated that the lift station will be built to City standards. Once it is constructed and accepted by the City, the City will maintain the lift station. Blesener asked if the absence of this aerial precluded the Council from approving the preliminary plat. The City Engineer stated that he would like to review the aerial prior to the Council taking action on the preliminary plat. John Sculley, 3000 LaBore Road, asked if there will be an inlet and outlet for the holding pond. The City Engineer replied that there would be. Water from Che streeC will be directed into the holding pond. Sculley asked if there will be inspections to ensure that proper drainage is being maintained so Chere is no further darnage being done to the property to the souCh. The Engineer replied that silt fencing will have Co be installed prior to any disturbance, and other erosion control measures Caken. Once improvements are started, there are requirements for how quickly disturbed areas need to be seeded. Sculley asked if additional holding ponds would be constructed if one proves Co be inadequate. Sculley pointed out that this is a wet area, and he