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Mounds View Planning Commission January 16, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ ditch and how water was flowing through the property. He noted the deepest lots would be used for the stormwater pond. Ms. Yoder-Fox commented she had many concerns with respect to the stormwater pond and stated her lot would be adjacent to this pond. She requested consideration be made for the people already occupying the adjacent lots. She indicated stormwater ponds do not increase property value. She commented further on the nuisances that were created by stormwater ponds such as algae blooms. She inquired who would own the stormwater pond and who would be responsible for maintaining it. Mr. Harstad stated he respected the concerns of Ms. Yoder-Fox and noted he would be hiring qualified engineers to assist him with this project, while also having DNR, watershed and City oversight. He reported stormwater ponds were required in every new development in the Twin Cities. He explained a maintenance agreement would have to be worked out with the City. Community Development Director Sevald explained the preliminary plat has yet to be designed and noted the developer was uncertain if this would be a wet or dry stormwater pond. Ms. Yoder-Fox stated she would save her questions regarding the stormwater pond for the preliminary plat review. She expressed concern about having a wet pond that holds water for more than two days behind her home. She stated these types of stormwater ponds are toxic and can be mosquito magnets. She feared that the proposed stormwater pond would overflow and could flood her home. She urged the Planning Commission and City staff to ensure that the stormwater pond was designed and engineered properly. Dan Madsen, 8206 Long Lake Road, explained he also had concerns with the stormwater pond. He provided the Commission with handouts that addressed these concerns. He reported soils can be contaminated from stormwater ponds or if not properly maintained can flood the neighborhood. He encouraged the City to have a great maintenance plan in place for more than 10 years for this stormwater pond. He recommended City staff speak with the City of Roseville regarding their stormwater ponds. Joel Holl, 2573 Sherwood Road, commented on the lots he owns and noted they were purchased for wildlife and privacy purposes. He explained he did not want to develop his land. He expressed frustration with the fact the developer was trying to push a road through on his land. He encouraged the developer to seek another access point to this development. He stated he feared how his land and the existing wildlife would be impacted by the proposed development. In addition, he liked his privacy and he did not want another home close to his property. Chair Stevenson asked if this road were to go through, how much of Mr. Holl’s land would be lost. Mr. Holl anticipated he would lose 15 feet on the front of his lot. Mr. Harstad commented further on the easements the City already had in place. Tom Delich, 2581 Sherwood Road, expressed concern that his home’s property value would be adversely impacted. He explained the new homes would be valued far higher than his. He stated he was also concerned with the fact he would have a new road going along the side of his