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1 1 1 COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 9, 1991 development in the area, park dedication was fulfilled. If additional lands are taken for parks or park trails, this amounts to taking land without compensation. Mr. Joyer also noted that the proposed grading and ponding system will alleviate most of the water problems for this entire area. Mr. Boxrud explained that his concern is the water table in the area. However, he noted that he would not have brought this proposal for development to the Council if he did not believe the water table problem was solvable. Mr. Boxrud said that once the drainage is improved and controlled, the water table should be a lot less of a threat to existing homes. He noted that if the developer cannot show a positive effect on the water table at the south edge of the plat, he will not approve the plat. However, he was sure that the developer can provide this information. Nancy Jackson, 1044 Lantern Lane asked where the elevation figures came from. She noted that if the elevations are taken from old maps or old information, the area should be resurveyed. Mrs. Jackson noted that the previous developer had changed the elevation of some of the area. Mr. Boxrud explained that elevations are taken from the 1987 topographical map and the developer is currently verifying this information. Mrs. Jackson asked if her property was included in the resurveying. Mr. Boxrud explained that the critical property (property showing greatest sign of drainage problems) will be resurveyed. Mrs. Jackson noted that there are some endangered species of wild life in the area as well as deer. The City should insure that not all of the trees and wild life protection will be removed. Tim Stemig, 6647 Black Duck Drive said he felt that the professionalism of the staff was very good but noted that wild life will be destroyed. He again noted that the area is a sponge and said that additional snow and rain will also seep into the sponge. Mr. Stemig said that when his house was built, he was told that there would be no additional building in the area for two (2) years so that it could be determined where all the water would go. His house is only one (1) year old and there has not been sufficient time to see where the water is going. He asked that new maps be made of the area to be sure the area does not turn into a lake. Mayor Bisel explained that a large portion of Lino Lakes was mapped by ortho photos. The City now knows where the 100 year flood elevations are. All developers are referred to these maps. Mr. Stemig said he did not know how bad the water table was when he purchased his home. He also said he did not know he was getting an easement until the day of closing. He asked that current maps be kept available to residents. He asked that another survey be done of the proposed development. Mayor Bisel explained that before the final plat is approved, all PAGE 9 222