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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 1, 1987 PAGE 6 located in the lowest area of Peltier's property. There appears to be a natural existing drainage swale that runs down the hill. The proposed pond would be constructed to trap any additional runoff that would be generated by this development and only allow to pass on in the same flow path as before. Topography south of the subdivison is lower in elevation than the Peltier property. A concern expressed by the Durands was that this pond would overflow onto their property directly and they had asked if it could possibly be redirected to the west or some other direction. Bohrer explained that the pond would flow onto the Adkins property and not directly onto the Durand property. The drainage plan, pond and overflow structure have been approved by VBWD. The plans and specifications provide for the completion of all streets within the 2nd Addition along with the northerly 250 feet of Legion Avenue. In discussions about the Eden Park drainage problem, the VBWD feels that this area could reach a high flood level to the same extent that Eden Park Pond and Downs Lake would. This elevation is 894. In conclusion, Bohrer found the pond and drainage facilites meet the engineering standards of the City and the VBWD. The drainageway and pond will be protected by a permanent drainage easement, and the plans and specifications are acceptable. Therefore, Bohrer recommended final approval of the plat. City Attorney Knaak referred to 401.330 which provides provisions for drainage and in this particular case a provision for an easement is provided for. Knaak also referred to Section 401.350 where an adequate drainage system is provided, which it has been in this case according to VBWD and the City Comprehensive drainage plan. Mayor Christ felt he did not have enough assurances that the street will continue to Lake Elmo Avenue and therefore it should be designed to meet Code. Christ added that Eden Park Pond people have come in and told the Council that they have a water problem. Bruce Folz stated that this pond is 10 feet below the flood level today and there is no serious water problem in this area. Bohrer added that the elevation of the proposed pond is 898. In relation to the predicted flood level this is 4 feet higher. Bohrer did not anticipate any ground water problems at all. M/S/P Johnson/Armstrong - to remove from the table the motion for Final Plat approval for Packard Park until the December 1st meeting to allow time for the City Engineer to review construction plans for the holding pond and information from the VBWD meeting. (Motion carried 4-0). Councilman Johnson asked for the City Attorne_y's comment on the appropriate ac H nn_ City Attorney Knaak commented that a11 the requirements that need to be met under the City Code have been met. Other concerns have been raised that are beyond the scope of the review required by the City code. The Engineer has made his