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COUNCIL MEETING JULY 24, 1989 This matter will have to be discussed with the County. Mr. Schap asked'if there will be another hearing on this plat. Mr. Stahlberg explained that there will be no hearing on the final plat. This is the only public hearing. David Gontarek, 6888 Crystal Court asked if a study had been made of the potential traffic impact in the area. He referred to the possibility of a future connecting street around the north end of the lake and compared the situation to Como Lake or Phalen Lake. Mayor Benson said he doubted that there would ever be a road in that location. This would require the approval of the Anoka County Parks and he did not see that approval would be given. Mr. Uhde explained that he felt the citizens of the area were getting the best of both worlds. The developer would be giving the right -of -way in the plat and if it is not needed it would not be used. He hoped that the Council would give preliminary approval to the plat tonight. If this did not happen the developer would be losing six (6) to seven (7) month time. Mr. Neal asked if the Fire Department has reviewed this plat. He referred to the long cul -de -sac. It was noted that the cul -de -sac is large enough for a fire truck to turn around in and Mr. Volk supported the connecting link with West Shadow Lake Drive noting that it could be used for emergencies such as was experience several years ago when flooding occurred on West Shadow Lake Drive. Bruce Wahlberg, 6921 Sunrise Drive asked if this situation was similar to the D. Erickson's Willow Pond proposed plat where the developer incurred a lot of costs and the rezone was denied. Mayor Benson explained that this is a totally different situation. The land is properly zoned for the plat and the developer has the right to develop according to the guidelines set out in the platting code. Tim Rehbine, 636 Main Street asked if park trail dedication will be required. Mr. Volk explained that the easement for the possible extension of the street will be used as part of the trail system. Donald Dunn, 6885 Black Duck Drive expressed concern regarding the size and location of the entrance markers to the new subdivision. He looked at this development as an extension of the current development and not a separate district. He asked the Council to address this concern. Mr. Miller explained that entrance markers were part of the preliminary plat proposal and was not aware of any problem with them. Mr. Dunn said he feared the markers would delineate the new area as being better than the older area. Mayor Benson said he did not see a need for entrance markers