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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 3, 1987 PAGE 4 signs that show the water was at least 4 feet higher. She also pointed out that Downs Lake did overflow in 1965 because there was a "chinook" where the water mounted up so fast. Mary referred to some sort of a berm that was erected by the 3M Club engineering department that could be opened and closed to save pasture land. An Eden Park resident asked what needs to be done to be included in the City's Surface Water Management Plan. Bohrer responded that the City is required by the State Surface Water Management Act to develop a local plan after the watershed district has finished their plan. The City has asked the watershed district to look at the situation and they do intend to do this, but he does not know how long this will take. Part of this watershed for Downs Lake is outside of Lake Elmo so there is more than local significance here. Ann Bucheck stated that her home and septic systems along with Sandmann's were put in at City elevations but would have "nuisance water" if there was flooding. Mary Leslie felt the new Cty Rd. 15 would increase the waterflow on Downs Lake. She also questioned if they should have to pay for the 509 assessments if they are not in the Valley Branch Watershed District and they do not benefit by any of their water leaving their area? City Attorney Knaak explained that the City waived its review on elevations when it did not address the water issues. Knaak was unable to find any authority for the apparent position on the part of the Eden Park homeowners that the City has acted as some sort of guarantor for any damages that may result from their failure to conform to City ordinances for the submitted plats. There are no written assurances on record with the City containing any such guarantees. Councilman Graves and Johnson felt the City should contact VBWD on what needs to be done or have a joint meeting with the City and VBWD. M/S/P Graves/Moe - to direct the City Administrator to contact the VBWD to find out what needs to be done to get a drainage project underway not only for the Eden Park area but other concerned areas (such as: Downs Pond, Durands Pond, Legion Pond, 32nd St. Pond) of the City and report back with an update at the December 1st City Council meeting. (Motion carried 5-0). B. Final Plat: Packard Park 2nd Addition The City Council gave preliminary plat approval for this subdivision on August 18, 1987. City Engineer Bohrer has reviewed the final plat and recommends approval of the plat, contingent upon provision of the two permanent easements for conveyance of stormwater over the unplatted portion of Peltier's property, upon receiving a letter of credit for site improvements and a Developer's Agreement acceptable to the City, and payment of park dedication fees and pass thru costs.