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JOINT COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 1994 WITH THE CITY OF HUGO Ms. Barnes asked Mr. Powell to explain the traffic pattern for the proposed subdivision and the commercial area to the north. Mr. Powell explained that there was concern about mixing the residential traffic with the business traffic. A plan has been discussed which would move Otter Lake Road, north of Cedar Avenue, to the east. An additional concern is that Otter Lake Road approaches Main Street too close to the freeway exit and entrance. The proposed traffic pattern would route traffic to 24th Avenue (Elmcrest) and then north to Main Street. There will be a traffic signal at the intersection. Mr. LeRoux asked Mr. Powell if this area in Lino Lakes falls within the MUSA boundaries. Mr. Powell said yes except for a small area south and east of the proposed subdivision. Mr. LaValle asked if the proposed drainage for this area in Lino Lakes proposes to use Clearwater Creek. Mr. Powell said ultimately yes. He noted that he has met with the developer and RCWD regarding the proposed drainage plan. Mr. LaValle asked Mr. Powell if Tart Lake could be used for overflow storage. Mr. Powell said that he is hoping the drainage study will determine where overflow for the entire watershed could be kept. Mr. LeRoux asked if the City of Lino Lakes has considered how utility infrastructure is to be financed. Mr. Powell explained that the first phase of the Clearwater Creek subdivision would include about 150 units and this should generate enough assessments to cover the infrastructure costs. Mr. LaValle suggested that the Clearwater Creek drainage study may affect how this proposed subdivision should be developed and how many units are allowed to develop. Mr. Powell felt that the study may affect the design parameters and restrict volume of runoff, not just the rate of runoff from the development. Mr. LaValle felt that some of the issues are district wide issues and not just Lino Lakes issues. Mr. Powell explained that he and the developer have been in constant contact with RCWD on this issue and they are looking at more than rate of runoff from the subdivision. Soils are being examined and a plan to encourage infiltration to reduce runoff was also discussed. Mayor Reinert noted that the Clearwater Creek proposed subdivision is only in the concept stages. There are many questions to be examined before it is approved by the Planning and Zoning Board and the City Council. He also suggested that by phasing in the project, a higher quality subdivision will be developed. Mayor Reinert felt that the development of the Clearwater Creek subdivision would provide the impetus for future commercial development around the freeway intersection and PAGE 3