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Mounds View City Council March 8, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 5 development. He explained the City does not own this property and therefore cannot hold onto it. He reported the Council was responsible for reviewing this request in order to see if the request was sound and reasonable. Mayor Mueller stated all of the lots within this subdivision met the City’s lot size requirements. Community Development Director Sevald commented the project meets the minimum lot size standards. He reviewed the trees that would remain and discussed the grading that would occur on the site. He requested the developer speak further to the grading plan and what trees could be saved. Ms. Wilson indicated she shared the concerns regarding the trees. She explained the tree that had been removed from the site was marked for Emerald Ash Borer by the City. She indicated she wanted to maximize tree coverage for the neighbors and the future homeowners. She stated she would be keeping as many trees in the back as possible, but noted the stormwater pond had to be installed. Mayor Mueller questioned if trees could remain along the southern property line. Ms. Wilson indicated she would leave a line of trees along both the southern and northern property lines. Mayor Mueller requested comment from staff on what the Planning Commission’s recommendation was for this matter. Community Development Director Sevald reported the Planning Commission recommended approval on a 6-0 vote. Mayor Mueller asked how the water currently drained on this property. Barbara Haake, 3024 County Road J, stated she has lived here for over 30 years. She explained there has never been standing water in her yard or a mosquito concern. She anticipated the stormwater pond would not have standing water, but was a good idea for this subdivision. She noted for the record, the RCWD did not find any wetlands on the subject property. Council Member Bergeron inquired who would be responsible for maintaining the stormwater pond in the future. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained this would have to be worked out between the City and the developer. He stated if the City were to maintain the pond, an easement would have to be put in place to allow the City access. Community Development Director Sevald reviewed the location of an easement behind Lots 2 and 3 to provide access to the stormwater pond. City Administrator Zikmund anticipated the City would be responsible for maintaining the stormwater pond. He noted these properties would be assessed for the stormwater pond maintenance. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Cermak. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9405, Approval of the Preliminary Plat of Belden River View located at 3032 County Road I. Council Member Meehlhause commented this was private property and the property owner has the right to sell and/or subdivide. He noted this preliminary plat would bring new single-family