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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 26, 2002 16. All federal, state, county, and watershed district permits shall be obtained prior to commencement of site improvements. 17. The developer shall enter into a Development Agreement with the City prior to commencement of site improvements. Community Development Director Grochala advised that a sign will be installed at the end of the temporary cul-de-sac indicating the future extension of such streets so no confusion will occur. Councilmember O'Donnell asked about the stub of Street G for future extension with Holly Drive and if the number of lots would go from four to five. He also asked if a variance would be needed. Community Development Director Grochala stated it would go up by one lot and all the lots proposed would still exceed the minimum lot requirements of the City. Councilmember Carlson requested clarification of the location Director Grochala used a colored rendition to point out the locati corner of the property. treet G. Community Development Street G in the southwest Mayor Bergeson stated there has been a lot of public input tonight. However, a minute or two will be allowed if an been said before. a public hearing will not be conducted s to say something that has not Lou Masonick, 6440 Tally Lane, stated he is the spoke an for citizens in that area who originally opposed this development. He explained that 1 st= ey provided a description of their concerns to the City. He stated that Community Deve : •i ent Director Grochala did a good job of laying everything out in the staff report and had a' • • the EAW petition. He stated they did submit an EAW petition but received it back from • son saying they didn't do it right by not including the zip codes. The zip codes were added •• : several other things and resubmitted but he has not hear back from Mr. Larson. Mr. omc sta a called them and it was suggested the City Engineer help the residents work on • W petition but they didn't contact the City Engineer. Mr. Masonick stated they c, •she • ha Anoka County does about its County roads and he is concerned there could be serio problems if that is not resolved. In addition, he is concerned that lawn fertilizer is washing into th ponds and asked about the impact to the wetlands. In closing, he stated the group started with a lot of enthusiasm but is disappointed and now feel you can't fight City Hall; it appears this was preordained from the beginning. Mayor Bergeson stated this group made an effort to initiate an EAW but it was sent back for additional information. He asked what would happen if their EAW request was approved after City Council action. It was City Attorney Hawkins' opinion that it would come back to the City to make a determination whether significant environmental issues exist that need to be addressed. Community Development Director Grochala stated the project does not get close to the threshold to require an EAW worksheet and falls into an exempt category. But, an EAW can be initiated by a 15