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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 25, 2015 City Administrator reported that in some cases the City has required that the property be resurveyed to ensure compliance with the grading plan. Faschinger asked if the maintenance agreement would include the retaining wall. The City Administrator replied that it could. The Administrator noted that the maintenance agreement would be recorded against the property and would become part of the title so that future property owners are aware of their responsibilities. Faschinger asked about tree replacement. The City Planner indicated that the City Code requires tree replacement a maximum of 30 caliper inches per acre for trees removed outside the building area. Boettner again asked about the walking easement across her property. The City Administrator suggested that the City Attorney could review the easement and comment on it, but pointed out that the City has no authority with regard to this easement. The City Planner stated that the walking easement is a private legal easement. Montour also pointed out that given the drainage pipe could be directionally bored, that would minimize the impact on existing trees. The Engineer replied that that was correct as no excavation would be necessary for installation of the pipe, perhaps only at the ends of the pipe. Torkelson asked if the pipe easement is necessary in order to proceed with the development of this property. The City Engineer noted that the rain water garden as proposed, without the drainage pipe, meets the City's standard requirements. The Engineer indicated, however, that he requires additional improvements in certain circumstances. The City Administrator noted that without the ability to put in the pipe, the Engineer can require that the rain water garden be made larger to contain run-off on site. Fischer noted that the design will result in no run-off onto the Boettner property as the result of a two-year event. Fischer asked about the pipe directing run-off across Keller Parkway. The City Engineer indicated that that unless the run-off is directed into a ditch or storm water system, there would be run-off across the road as the result of a larger rain event. The City Administrator indicated that a permit may be required from Ramsey County relative to storm water drainage in the area of Keller Parkway, and he did not believe the County would allow run-off being directed onto Keller Parkway. The Administrator also suggested that the Watershed be contacted relative to the storm water management plan for this property. 6