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- 221 COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 9, 1991 drain onto another property. Provision will be made to properly drain the lots to street storm sewers which will drain to holding ponds. Ms. Doelz explained that presently drainage from the area is going on to her property. Mr. Boxrud will show the proper drainage for this area on the final grading plans. Ms. Doelz noted that there is a lot of wild life in this area. She explained that preserving wild life helps preserve us. Tom Sobetski, 6650 Black Duck Drive expressed concern regarding possible water problems from ground pressure on existing homes. He asked if the plat is approved, would the City stand behind the existing homes as a warranty. It was noted that the City has to be responsible for what the developer is doing. The City hires professional consultants and the Council assumes that their opinions and recommendations are correct. Mr. Sobetski explained that presently he does not have water in his house. However, he felt that ground pressure could affect his home. He also noted that ponds are "mosquito heaven ". Mr. Sobetski said that the safety of the residents currently in the area should be the issue. People should not have. to walk on Birch Street to get to the parks. He noted that he was told there was a park site on Captains Place and now he is hearing that the park will be located further to the east. He asked if services such as police and fire services will be able to keep up with the expected development. Mr. Sobetski asked if the City would stand behind him so that additional drainage will not end up on his property. Mr. Boxrud explained that the drainage system usually ends up being owned by the City. The City will maintain the drainage system. Theresa Grovum, 972 Birch Street noted that the proposed two (2) subdivisions will add more traffic to Birch Street and the proposed cul -de -sac will cause additional traffic hazards. She also noted that there was a large number of new homes proposed for a small swampy area. Mike Swanson said he agreed that Birch Street is a hazard and a trail system is needed. He asked why the proposed trail system had to go around his lot. Why not place the trail system on the cul -de -sac. Mr. Swanson also noted that a 40 mph sign should be placed on Birch Street and then maybe the traffic would travel only 50 mph. Mayor Bisel explained that the Police Department has noted that it is usually the local residents who are the biggest speed offenders. Jeff Joyer, 8174 Lake Drive explained that the proposed density for the two (2) new subdivisions is much lower that the originally proposed quad homes. He also noted that during prior PAGE 8 1 1 1