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Three concept land use alternatives were presented for the 120 acres of 3M land on the north side of Highway 5. These included: 1. A cluster, business park option 30% impervious 2. A residential open space option 3. A standard 6 per 20 residential subdivision All options incorporated ponding areas for the run-off from 3M land in Oakdale. Mary Kueffner questioned if a sewer extension would be feasible for the business park option. Steve DeLapp questioned the ponding issue and its impacts on Lake Elmo; volume/rate of run-off; the rate of run-off cannot increase over time. Karen Johnston questioned where the water in the ponds would come from and asked for information on ponding planned for 3M land in Oakdale. Don Jordan stated that the majority would come from the 3M land north of the Imation property. Imation may or may not become part of an overall plan. Lee Hunt questioned the water quality issue related to the water entering Lake Elmo. Mayor John recognized 3m/Imation was requesting of a "current" council and when they ask for a grading permit later, things could change. Don Jordan responded by stating that water quality is important to both Oakdale and Lake Elmo. Sue Dunn mentioned the Olson Lake Estate problem and its impacts on Lake Elmo. Karen Johnston asked when the grading on the Imation site would need to be completed. The group discussed the outlet pond on the property. The group discussed volume and rate issues related to water. The volume of run-off in Lake Elmo cannot increase more that 10%. Wyn John stated that he believes Oakdale will benefit by the taxes generated by the Imation project and Lake Elmo would benefit by having wetlands. Lee Hunt complimented the presentation of the three scenarios. Would like to see buffering from adjacent land uses. Rita Conlin questioned the size of the holding ponds on the 3M land in Lake Elmo. What are the real future land uses? She feels that the zoning should reflect the future land uses.