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2 4 c "+ COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 14, 1989 Mr. Stahlberg explained that David Roush, 140 Marvy Street has requested that the drainage ditch be relocated on his. property. This requires that the current easement for the ditch be vacated and a new easement be acquired for another location. Mr. Stahlberg noted that eventually he will have to look at the drainage for this entire area. Mayor Benson asked why this was not being done at this time. Mr. Stahlberg explained that the final overall drainage plan will depend upon what develops on the vacant property between this lot and the freeway. Mayor Benson asked why the Council is being asked to deal with just one situation? Mr. Stahlberg explained that is because he has had just one request. Mr. Bisel moved to approve Resolution No. 51 - 89. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Benson directed that all residents along this drainage area be notified of this action. Resolution No. 51 - 89 can be found at the end of these minutes. Resolution No. 59 - 89, Vacation of Portion of Easement, Rohavic Oaks, Phase II - Mr. Stahlberg explained that a portion of the street platted as Linda Avenue will have to be vacated prior to the registration of the final plat of Rohavic Oaks, Phase II at Anoka County. This action requires a public hearing and this Resolution is setting this hearing. It is basically a house keepping item and the legal description will be determined by the surveyor for this plat. Mr. Bisel moved to approve Resolution No. 59 - 89. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. This resolution can be found at the end of these minutes. CONSIDERATION OF D. ERICKSON'S WILLOW POND - JOHN MILLER Mr. Miller explained that Jim Held was here this evening representing Mr. Erickson. He also explained that he has spent a considerable amount of time with individuals affected by this project. He saw many good things about the proposed development; good design, excellent, attractive and should have been a benefit to this City. Mr. Miller asked that this proposed plat with a number of changes be reconsidered by the Council. Some of the changes include; reduction in the number of units from 70 to 54 (this matches the density in the R -1 areas), an enlarged green area at the west end of the parcel, and added setbacks and landscaped buffers along Elm Street, creation of a trail system to the entire area including Sunnygate to Second Avenue.