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Mounds View Planning Commission December 1, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 6 Chair Peterson pointed out that this language might create the impression that there are some large costs associated with this project, without an understanding of what they might be. He stated his only concern is that the finding clearly states the intention. Commissioner Miller inquired if the City could incur expenses other than those related to maintenance. Community Development Director Jopke indicated there could be expenses associated with the improvements the City would construct. Commissioner Miller stated therefore, this proposal could result in additional City expenses, and not specifically maintenance expenses, as currently indicated in Finding No. 11. Commissioner Stevenson pointed out that several other findings refer to potential additional expenses that would be incurred by the developer rather than the City. He stated the Commission was attempting to insure that the City was not entering into an expensive land swap agreement, and that this is clearly indicated. Commissioner Johnson noted discussion at the previous meeting regarding the developer's responsibility for the cost of the survey. Community Development Director Jopke stated there was discussion regarding the platting of the property, and the developer had indicated they were 4110 willing to share in those costs. Commissioner Johnson stated the City would be required to pay for holding pond maintenance, whether for a regional holding pond, or the existing small pond, and inquired what additional expense could be incurred in this regard. Community Development Director explained that if there are larger stormwater issues in the area, that are not addressed by the existing small pond, this would result in additional expenses. He advised that the language of the resolution indicates the developer will relocate the small existing pond, however, this does not address the issue of regional ponding, which may be required of the City. Chair Peterson noted a similar situation several years prior, regarding the Greenfield Development, which involved a land swap. He stated two drainage ponds were created, and there was some concern regarding the City's cost to maintain those ponds, however, he was not aware that any large expense was incurred. Commissioner Kaden stated the Department of Public Works would likely have information that would assist in defining the expenses involved in maintaining the ponds. Commissioner Johnson reiterated that the City would maintain one pond regardless, and he did not believe one pond would cost more to maintain than another one. Chair Peterson added that 1111 this would be true even if the pond covers a larger area.