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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1995 evaluating the subdivision. The capacity of Otter Lake Road from a traffic standpoint is adequate at this time and ultimately with the total completion of all phases of the Clearwater Creek development. The structural capacity of Otter Lake Road was a concern of the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Powell explained that this is a maintenance issue with Anoka County. He said that Otter Lake Road is no more distressed than any other roadway in the area. In discussions with Anoka County Highway Department, no concerns were expressed by the Highway Department and they do not have reconstruction of the road in their five (5) year plan. Mr. Powell suggested that discussions be held with the Highway Department to make that a City MSA road. Mr. Powell felt all specific questions raised by the Planning and Zoning Board decision have been answered. Council Member Bergeson referred to the joint meeting with the City of Hugo and the review of the Clearwater Creek Drainage Study. He understood that the run-off from proposed subdivision could be handled by Tart Lake if the culvert under Cedar Street is cleaned and maintained. If the project is approved, who is responsible for cleaning the culvert and maintaining it. Mr. Powell explained that the City would consider this a district wide maintenance issue and approach the Rice Creek Watershed District and ask them to handle the matter. If the Rice Creek Watershed District does not have immediate plans to address the matter, the City would make cleaning the ditch a consideration as part of the storm sewer system plan for the subdivision. The City will also collect drainage charges from the subdivision which go the Surface Water Management Fund. This Fund can pay for the cleaning of the culvert. Council Member Bergeson noted that in the Council packets there were questions about compatibility of uses on adjacent properties. Property owners to the south and east of the proposed subdivision have horses. Council Member Bergeson noted a similar development where the developer was required to disclose proximity to the Lino Air Park and its activities, and asked if the City Council could require that the developer disclose to new buyers that this is still partially a rural area and adjacent landowners do have horses. Mr. Powell explained that this has been done in the past and asked Mr. Brixius if it is appropriate for this area. Mr. Brixius explained that from a marketing strategy, he felt that Mr. Emmerich would be willing to explain who the neighbors are and what adjacent land uses are. He felt this would be an appropriate requirement of the preliminary plat. Council Member Bergeson said he understood that the preliminary plat is just two (2) phases of a possible five (5) phase PAGE 13