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COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 10, 2000 vacation of a portion of the City's easement. Other issues such as the rink lighting, shoreland setbacks, etc., can be considered after the Council makes a decision on the issue currently presented. The entire context of how these issues are considered is determined by the City's decision on the easement vacation. Staff recommended vacation of the requested portion of the easement based on conditions. Council Member Carlson expressed concern regarding the difference in the 100 -foot distance from ordinary high water. Staff advised the location of the contour is plus or minus 2-3 feet, which does not currently meet the setback. The setback will be looked at in the site plan review. Mayor Bergeson opened the public hearing at 8:22 p.m. Ms. Elizabeth Melton, 2150 Otter Lake Drive, requested Council vacate the easement so the hockey rink can remain in place. She referred to a picture of her property indicating the rink. She stated the hockey rink was built on a drainage easement because they though it would not effect the easement. She stated she has gone through the proper charm ect that and keep the rink. The issue before the Council is vacating the partial ease t. Paul and Julie Schwartz, 2140 Otter Lake Drive, came forw x sed objection to the rink. She noted the Anoka Conservation District and th En mental Board also object to the rink. She noted the rink was constructed wi &gip and taxpayers have endured a huge expense because of this issue. The applican howl: cur all costs because they are the violators. She added the area is subject to "sti �3 nants. She stated it is important to consider the Environmental Board's c • �� ; a ng trail possibilities. She continued stating the Anoka Conservation a;� c. � e is should also be considered noting their objections. She stated the st. •` datin ignores the comments of the RCWD and DNR. She added that an addition is .Table with more detail. The issue of the surveyors and their difference shoul • ,: ;, o b = ny essed. Ms. Schwartz stated th a`il should review the laws regarding stormwater ponds and wetlands. She added th - he following issues have not yet been addressed: 1. Drainage Swale. 2. Lighting issue including density. 3. Hydrological impact. 4. Other options that the property owner has not considered. She continued stating many other issues such as lighting and hours of operation will be to be addressed if the rink remains. She implored the Council to do the right thing and deny vacation of the easement. She noted that approval of the vacation will set a negative precedence within the City and it is not in the best interest of the City. Ms. Melton asked the Council how "the best interest of the City" is weighed. 12