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Mounds View Planning Commission January 16, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ property. He anticipated one of his 50’ pine trees would be blocking the view of cars at the intersection of Sherwood Road and the new cul-de-sac street. Chair Stevenson asked for additional comments from the public. There were no further comments. Commissioner Monn questioned if the stormwater pond was preexisting or if it would be new. Mr. Harstad reported the stormwater pond was not preexisting and would be added to the development per Code requirement. Commissioner Monn commented she had the privilege of having an infiltration basin in her yard. She stated she has turned this basin into a beautiful rain garden. She asked if the builder would consider doing front street infiltration basins versus a stormwater pond. Mr. Harstad stated this could be considered, but noted this would have to be approved by the watershed district. He commented further on how water was treated through a stormwater pond. Ms. Yoder-Fox addressed the Commission again regarding her concerns with retention ponds noting their hazards and how it would impact the entire neighborhood. Commissioner Monn asked how many other builders would be working on this project. Mr. Harstad explained some of the property owners would be building their own homes. He commented his son would be available to build homes for all of the other remaining lots. Commissioner Monn questioned if the sidewalk and lighting would be installed. Mr. Harstad stated these decisions have not been made. He anticipated street lights would be installed along with a sidewalk. Chair Stevenson commented he walked by this property for years and years. He understood a through street would never work for this development. He believed a cul-de-sac was the only thing that made sense. Commissioner French requested further information regarding a potential condemnation process. Mr. Harstad explained the City Council would have to create a directive for the condemnation. He reported a private party could not request a condemnation. He commented further on the process that would be followed for the condemnation. Commissioner Monn asked how current stormwater ponds were maintained by the City. Community Development Director Sevald explained the City’s stormwater ponds were maintained on a routine basis. He reported this maintenance requires dredging. Mr. Harstad described how stormwater pond maintenance has evolved over the years in order to have proper space around the pond for maintenance. Commissioner Monn questioned if the City would be maintaining this pond. Community Development Director Sevald indicated some ponds are maintained by the City and others are maintained by the private owner. City Administrator Zikmund stated stormwater retention ponds