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1 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 1992 The proposed policy recognized these needs and yet allows the developer to achieve appropriate credits. It is important to develop a method of funding the completion of the local surface water management plan. Resolution No. 92 - 70 will allow the City to develop a funding plan for local surface water management plan. Mayor Reinert questioned item No. C (4) in Resolution No. 92 - 70. He asked that this item be further defined. Mayor Reinert asked about item No. E. Mr. Schneider explained that the ENR Index is used to adjust several different rates and is used nationwide. It means that the rates will increase about 2% to 2 1/2% annually. Council Member Kuether asked about the reserve now in place for the Surface Water Management. Mr. Schumacher explained that this fund is more than $20,000.00 in the red although the City Council has designated CDBG funds for this use and assessments have been collected in 1991 and 1992. Mr. Schneider explained that he has calculated that with the new proposed rates, the fund will only break even. He also noted that he has received requests from a couple of developers who have asked to be considered under the old Surface Water Management Plan. Council Member Bergeson asked Mr. Schneider to translate the proposed rates into cost per acre. Mr. Schneider said that it would be approximately $4,000.00 per developable acre. He noted that at this time the rate is one half this and the fund is not gaining any balance. Mr. Schneider also noted that this is a charge that cannot be assessed to a particular development. Mr. Schneider said that he plans to have the Surface Water Management Plan completed by the end of the year. He noted that initially the largest expense from this fund will be to fund the cost of the Plan itself. Mr. Schneider explained that there is a need to maintain the Plan. Mr. Gary Uhde was in the audience and expressed concern because in Lino Lakes the developer can only get about two (2) units per acre. He noted that this Plan could raise the cost of a lot about $2,000.00. Mr. Uhde said he was not aware of any surrounding communities who charge this large of a fee. Mr. Schneider said he is familiar with several communities south of the metro area who have similar or even larger fees. He also said that credits are available. Mr. Uhde said he is concerned that this may affect the continued growth of the City. Mr. Schneider reminded Mr. Uhde that wetlands that cannot be developed are excluded. Council Member Bergeson asked in the rural area, if someone PAGE 14 43