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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 13, 1990 culvert in the lake channel. This is a major issue with the area residents since the channel is twenty six (26) feet wide and the culvert is only eight (8) feet wide. Placement of the culvert would reduce the channel by sixteen (16) feet. Mr. Miller also noted a legal problem regarding the use of Outlot B as access since Outlot B is now being used for other purposes. He asked how many times can you use one parcel. Mr. Miller said he has met with most of the residents to resolve their questions and concerns. The matter has not been resolved. Council Member Reinert moved to approve the recommendation of the City Engineer or Option No. 1 on the "green sheet ". Council Member Bohjanen seconded the motion. Frank Kern, 2019 Otter Lake Drive, President of the Otter Lake Assn. asked the Council to hear the concerns of the residents before they make a decision regarding the EIS. He noted that the residents were requesting a full EIS. Mayor Bisel explained that there will be other opportunities for the residents to express their concerns and noted that the finding by the various agencies do not indicate a need for an EIS. Mr. Kern felt the Council had not been to the site and was not aware of the issues involved. Mayor Bisel explained that this is not a public hearing, however if the motion is approved all residents will have a change to express their concerns. Mr. Kern explained that the question from the Historical Society should require an EIS. He said the law is being violated regarding length of cul -de -sacs and noted that State Statutes say no public waters can be obstructed. Mr. Kern" told the Council that if they want to do the right thing they will vote to have an EIS completed by the developer. John Elliot, 6326 Otter Lake Road suggested that the ancil set a public hearing before the vote on the above mc: n. Mayor Bisel explained this could not be done. Council Member Reinert suggested a neighborhood type meeting with the residents and withdrew his motion. anvil Member Bohjanen withdrew his second. Mr. Adamson, developer of Oak Brook Peninsula told Council that he is going through all the agencies t. the proper permits. He noted that this is not an envir t issue and also noted that the property on the west t of the channel is for sale. Mr. Adamson said all EAW x s will be satisfied and also noted that the channel w, illegally dug. Mr. Adamson said that if he is requw to do an EIS then all development in Lino Lakes should be ired PAGE 11