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OCT -28 -1998 11 :2? CITY OF LINO LAKES 612 464 4568 P.04/05 2. Blending the existing rear yards in Birchwood Acres into the grading of the new project, drainage along the trail into the park, and who would pay for it. 1 indicated that a culvert would be required to convey water from the north side of the trail to the wetland pond on the west side of WSLD, and that we could also grade the rear of those yards in Birchwood Acres to improve drainage if the City approved. RC indicated that he would pay for such grading, sod replacement, and sprinkler system replacement if approved by the City. 3. Pond design, depth, safety issues, and covenants to prevent filling of the ponds. I indicated that the ponds and wetlands will likely be about 4 feet deep with gradual sloping sides, and wetland vegetation surrounding them. The covenants and stipulations in the easement around the ponds will not allow cutting vegetation, or filling the ponds. These would be enforceable by Rice Creek Watershed District, and also by the City if it is named on the easement that surrounds the ponds. 4. Who is responsible for enforcing the covenants. RC indicated that he is responsible until 100% of the development is sold, then a committee can be formed by the property owners in the development to enforce the covenants. 5. Would the barbed wire fence be removed, and could a more appropriate fence be installed around or along side of the ponds, or to separate the park from the Birchwood Acres development. RC indicated that he would remove the barbed wire fence, but he would not install any fences, and that individual property owners could construct their own fences if they so chose. RC also agreed to plant groupings of pines strategically located along the trail west of WSLD (with park Board permission) to help isolate the trail. RC also indicated that he would plant some trees for screening along the Rawleigh property east of WSLD. Safety Issues on West Shadow Lake Drive and 62nd Street -- the Dominant Issue 6. Safety issues on West Shadow Lake Drive related to connecting WSLD with 62nd Street. These concerns stem from the idea that, with the connection, traffic from Birch Street may cut through WSLD to 62nd Street to Ware Road to Ash Street to Highway 49 in order to avoid the intersection at Birch Street and Highway 49. Fears that WSLD would be a 50 mph speedway were expressed, and a general consensus was reached that stop signs may be warranted along WSLD if the connection is made. (A better choice for drivers wanting to cut through to Ash Street would be to take Ware Road -- a straight shot.) 7. Safety issues related to the width of 62nd Street, and the increased traffic on 62nd Street with the connection to WSLD, and general speeding in that area. Residents indicated that the narrow street width, combined with excessive speed, make 62nd Street dangerous even now. Increased traffic would increase the danger. Joe Barthel, 6272 Red Maple Lane, indicated that school buses race around Red Maple Lane, getting up to 50 mph between stops. Others indicated that higher speeds are regularly observed on 62nd Street, making it especially dangerous for pedestrians. One person remarked that, You don't want to be walking along 62nd when two vehicles are