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City Council .Minutes April 19, 2004 Page 10 Ms. Mcpherson stated that the city has drafted and considered a policy but has yet to adopt it. John Kuester, Park and Recreation Commissioner-Stated that this issue should be tabled and he would like to see the Commissions involved in discussions with the developer to work out a solution. He stated that the city should pass a tree ordinance. He stated that the city needs to be proactive instead of reactive. Bill Campbell, 1965 Elk Lake Road-Stated that S & A has been very cooperative with the city. He stated that he currently lives on the subject property and that most of the trees are oak, dying from oak wilt, and he has treated for oak wilt three times over the years. Leo Offerman, Planning Commission Representative-Stated that the subject property is not conducive to selective cutting of trees due to the elevations but that it is too unique of a property to bulldoze. He stated that the city and the developer are close to an agreement on this plat and need to work together to resolve the issues. Denise Nathy, 19533 Albany Street-Stated that she would like to be included in any future meetings between the city and the developer. She stated that her lot would be adjacent to tkis new plat. She stated that she has a pond on her lot and is concerned about storm drainage runoff to her pond causing flooding. She is concerned that with the way the lots are laid out in the plat the new neighbors will assume that part of the pond is on their property. She is concerned about density, safety, traffic, natural resources, and oak wilt. She stated that there is a stark contrast between her development and the newly proposed plat and she would like to see a more gradual phase to the e,,dsting neighborhood. She would also like a buffer of trees installed between the two developments. She stated that the city should consider a tree preservation ordinance. She stated that it is not suitable to have affordable housing abutting the golf course. She is also concerned about limited access in and out of the development. Mr. Maurer stated that drainage for a new plat cannot leave the site at a rate or amount greater then the rate of the site in its undeveloped state and the developer will have to meet the requirements for storm water drainage. Jeff Oxendorph 12932 195th Street-Stated concerns regarding tree removal, traffic, speed, and wildlife. He would 1/ke the plat denied and for the developer to come back with a new plat. Jim Nord-Stated that Nordic Woods has larger lots because that plat did not have to include sidewalks, trails, or park area. Mayor IZ4inzing closed the public hearing. Councilmember Kuester stated that the city offers grants for treating oak wilt to residents. She stated that the city is currendy working on a natural resources inventory. Councilmember Tveite stated that the characteristics of this plat are similar to what Nordic Woods looked Like before it was developed. He stated that he would like to see fewer lots in the plat (97-104). He would like the lots to be similar in size where transitions occur. He stated that the developer is meeting the ordinance requirements and he appreciates all the work the developer has put into the project with the city.