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1 1 / 7� COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 1995 Mr. Brixius said that Mr. Powell will address the gravity sewer utility and a representative of SEH will address the traffic study. He explained that Anoka County has issued a permit for access onto Otter Lake Drive. They have also given indication to the staff that this road can accommodate the development as outlined. The condition of the road is a maintenance that was observed and recognized by staff at the neighborhood meeting and will continue to be an issue that has to be responded to. Mr. Brixius said that the City Council is making a determination as to when this development is timely. In 1990 when the City Council approved a Comprehensive Plan and designated this area for urban development and included the area in the MUSA, it was anticipated that the area would develop within this decade. Additionally, the proactive posture of the City regarding economic development and the desire to see something happen along the eastern interchange, provides a City wide prospective as to differing land uses and how they complement one another. Mr. Brixius noted that Mr. Emmerich's plat conforms with R-1 standards and in most cases exceeds the required lot area. All lot areas have been tabulated and meet standards above wetland areas. RCWD has reviewed the drainage plan and a number of the required feasibility studies have been completed including utilities, traffic and storm water drainage. Mr. Brixius felt that a number of issues that were not necessarily available to the Planning and Zoning Board have been addressed and in fact, have been expanded upon. He said he felt that all issues have been satisfied and meet the criteria. Mr. Brixius explained that the City Council has a choice of approving or denying the request for a rezone and a request for preliminary plat approval this evening. He said based on the Comprehensive Plan and past planning decisions, he would recommend approval. Mr. Powell said he would address the concerns expressed by the citizens this evening. He referred to Mr. Donlin's comments regarding the sewer and water extension and said that he would refer the City Council to his February 10, 1995 report which summarized and updated these issues. Mr. Powell explained that currently the City of Lino Lakes does not have a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Hugo for sewer and water services although Mr. Donlin alluded to such an agreement. The current 10 inch force main on Cedar Street is for the connection of Lino Lakes and the usage of the City of Centerville. It is not proposed or envisioned that the City of Hugo would make any direct connection to this forcemain. Their service is provided by a gravity extension from the Forest Lake Interceptor which has PAGE 12