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243 COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 1991 dry pond. Mr. Boxrud noted that a wet pond is most desirable if the residents in the area do not object. Mr. Boxrud explained that four (4) of the lots will have driveways exiting onto Birch Street. Two (2) driveways will come together at Birch Street so that it will appear that there are only two (2) driveways exiting on Birch Street serving the four (4) lots. This matter has been approved by the Anoka County Highway Department. Council Member Reinert expressed concern because of the high traffic volume on Birch Street. Council Member Neal asked if a frontage road could be constructed. Mr. Boxrud said that a frontage road would not be feasible in this location. Mayor Bisel opened the public hearing at 8:13 P.M. Thomas Sobetski, 6650 East Shadow Lake Drive said that there are no ten (1) foot easements shown on the lots adjoining this plat. He asked what the pond has to do with these easements. Mr. Boxrud explained that all existing easements on the adjoining plat will remain. He also noted that drainage from the new plat will be directed away from the existing lots. Mr. Boxrud explained that the pond should help reduce the use of these easements since the pond will be deeper and receive the runoff. Tom Wall, 998 Lantern Lane expressed concern regarding controlling the level of the pond. He said he did not want it to overflow in to his backyard. Mr. Boxrud explained that the ponding system is designed to go north to Reshanau Lake. The proposal is to dig the pond deeper and to clean out the partially blocked storm sewer leading to the lake. Gary Jorgensen, owner of the town homes at 6651/6653 Reshanau Lane asked why the access to the town homes was being changed. He said he would like to keep it as it is now. Mr. Miller explained how the current driveway came into existence and explained that the best option for the town homes is to exit onto the new cul -de -sac. Mr. Jorgensen asked if he would be required to participate in the cost of constructing the cul -de -sac. Mr. Miller said probably since the cul -de -sac will benefit his property. This matter will be resolved when the developers agreement is prepared. Mike Swanson, 985 Birch Street explained that this plat surrounds his home. His home is currently served by a septic system which must be pumped every year. Mr. Swanson asked if he will have additional problems with his septic system. Mr. Boxrud explained that this proposed plat will be served by municipal sewer and water and there will be better control of the surface water in the area. He felt Mr. Swanson should have less problems with his PAGE 7 1 1