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• • • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 18, 1999 RCWD and MnDNR for their review. The recent letters from these agencies are the basis for staff's current recommendation regarding the easement vacation. Staff requested an opportunity to review the new information prior to the City making a decision on this matter. Staff recommended this item be continued until the September 13, 1999, City Council meeting. Ms. Elizabeth Melton, 2150 Otter Lake Drive, came forward and distributed a letter that outlined her request of the easement vacation and the reasons why the vacation should be granted. She stated the hockey rink does not interfere with the City's drainage easement. The existing pond allows for adequate water storage, as required in the developer's agreement. Ms. Melton distributed pictures of the pond to Council Members. Staff noted that an easement is needed for water storage based on the approved grading plan. Ms. Julie Schwartz, 2140 Otter Lake Drive, came forward and state easement is for excess water storage. Additional storage is nye requirements and the potential of high water levels. She for additional water storage in the future as more dev ose of the od plain be a need This item will be discussed at the Septem r : 99' ou work session. It will appear on the agenda at the regular C onday, September 13, 1999, 6:30 p.m. CSAH 14 ACCESS NT STUDY, JOHN POWELL Staff reviewed th Report in detail. alternate connecti SAH 14 Access Management Study Executive Summary ted that the City should investigate the possibility of an from Main Street to I -35W. Staff advised a recommendation regarding the initiation of an additional study will be made at the next Council work session. Staff will also request Council implement the guidelines of the report and incorporate the study into future developments. Council suggested staff hold an information meeting for citizens regarding this report and continue holding meetings at the study proceeds. The Council also suggested a fact sheet regarding this project be developed to send out to residents, as needed and to have available at City Hall.