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Page -3- March 8, 1978 easement. Mr. Shearen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Reinert moved to approve enlargement of the lots abutting the United Power Assn. easement if the Power Assn. agrees to a smaller easement and subject to Mr. Gotwalds approval or verification. Seconded by Mr. Shearen. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Gotwald suggested outling a procedure for prospective platters to follow, instead of just handing them a bunch of ordinances. Mr. Reinert felt Mr. Gotwald would be the logical person to design this outline. Mr. Gotwald said he would get together with the Clerk and work it out. Mr. Gotwald also noted that he is attempting to get reports and plat maps to the Clerk ten days ahead of the regular Planning and Zoning Board meeting. Mr. McLean asked if some of the review of plats done by Mr. Gotwald and Mr. Short is overlapping and a waste of someones time. Mr. Gotwald said he tries to comment on areas that pertain to his field and Mr. Short comments on the esthetics, overall plan, parks, zoning, etc. and matters relating to total City planning. Mr. McLean wondered if it was necessary for both Consultants to review each plat. Mr. Gotwald felt it was but they should also feel free not to comment unless waranted. Mr. Shearen felt something could be missed if both consultants did not look at each plat. Mr. Reinert commented somethimes two heads are better than one. Mr. Gotwald said he would recommend that all plats be sent to both Planner and Eng- ineer and tell each one to comment if necessary. If there is no comment just send a note to the Clerk to that effect. Mr. Gotwald said he is getting concerned that Rice Creek Watershed District is over stepping their authority. He would like to see their by-laws. When they comment, are they recommending or demanding. Can their recommendations be ignored by the City and developer? Mr. McLean suggested that possibly the Planning and Zoning Board and Council meet with a representative of the RCWD. There should be some kind of understanding. Mr. Reinert said he had heard that there is proposed legislation regarding the RCWD and he thought it was tabled for this year but surely will come up again next year. The City should be talking to their legislators regarding this matter. He felt the County Commissioners should be aware of what is happening as well. Mr. Gotwald informed the Board about 160 acres bordering Birch Street that is being developed by meets and bounds. There will be a road constructed in the property. He said he would have to see the plans and specs on the road and drainage before he would approve it for City maintenance. Mr. Gotwald said there is 300+ acres north of Birch Street but in the same area as the above 160 acres that possibly will be developed this year. Mr. McLean asked what other development could be forseen. Mr. Gotwald said Drovers State Bank and the Griffin Companies has directed that Outlot H and Blackduck in Country Lakes be completed. He also noted that Mr. Herbst is still working on his plan for the Lake Amelia area. The street right of way where West Shadow Lake Drive meets 7th Avenue was discussed. The Board will consider this when the plat is considered on March 15, 1978.