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121 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING September 30, 1985 Page Three Ponds were addressed. Shoreview said the lots extend into the pond and are part of the homeowners property. They also have some ponds that are maintained by an homeowners association. Mayor Wedell explained that the ponds were usually drainage areas and under the Rice Creek Watershed District jurisdiction. Mr. Volk asked about Shoreview's policy regarding old roads that need to be brought up to current city standards. Shoreview hired a consultant who put together a multi -year plan to restore or re- construct the old streets. This was accomplished by creating a construction revolving fund from bond defeasance. However, an old street is not reconstructed until water, sewer, concrete curb and storm sewer is also constructed. Shoreview also controlled the areas of development by placing a moratorium on the north end until the southern portion was filled. Also area assessments were used for sewer installations. Mr. Da- vidson said the Lino Lakes City Charters does limit the use of area assessments in Lino Lakes. Chief Campbell told about his concern regarding County Road J (Ash Street) and in particular the Hodgson Road intersection. Mayor Wedell explained the proposed development for the southeast corner of Hodgson Road and Ash Street. It will be a small shopping center. Mr. Kluegel said it seems that there is real quality development in Shoreview, has there been a time when there were problems. Ma- yor Wedell said yes, but the City has become more stringent in their requirements and this has brought quality development. Once there is one quality developer, others follow because their in- vestment will have a measure of protection. Every potential de- veloper has to meet with the City Planner, receives a packet of information explaining the development process, and go through the zoning codes so he understands the process and what is required at each step. Shoreview does not believe in giving variances to stan- dards or minimum requirements. Mayor Benson asked for an explanation of what is in the packet. The Shoreview Planner said he would give Mr. Kluegel a sample and said he also walks them through the sketch plan process, the pre- liminary plat approval process and final plat plan approval to be sure that the developer understands the requirements. It has been their experience that if you let the developer know what all the rules are up front they will go along with you. Also Shoreview will not accept an application for a plat until all requirements are fullfilled. However, their process is in stages so that the developer does not have to put his money up front. Park dedication was discussed. Shoreview requires from 5 -10% of the fair market value depending on density. This usually ends up to be approximately $180.00 per lot. It is based on the value of