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Planning Commission Minutes March 23. 1999 Page 11 . Pat Island, 13563 Island View Drive, asked if city sewer and water will be extended to this development in the future and how the residents on Island View would be affected. Terry Mauer explained there are no plans to extend sewer and water. She expressed concern that large trucks will damage Island View Drive and asked if the residents would be taxed for it. Terry Maurer explained that any potholes or those types of repairs would be considered normal maintenance and would be funded by the the street department budget. Ms. Island expressed her concern that developers are bringing all these new people into Elk River, move on to another area to develop, and the residents of Elk River are asked to pay for the new schools. Mike Turnquist, 18862 Ogden street, expressed his concern regarding the wetland in the area and its inclusion in a park. He also questioned how the park will be used. Scott indicated there are no plans for development of the park at this time. He stated the Park and Recreation Commission generally reviews several concept plans for park land, and invites the neighboring residents to a public meeting to review the proposal selected by the Commission. Steve noted that the majority of the park is on the high ground on the other side of the wetland. Don Robinson, 13400 Island View Drive, expressed his opposition of connecting Island View Drive with the outside world. He felt the builder should provide access to the plat via 189th Avenue. He was also concern the increased traffic would impact the walkers and bikers on Island View Drive. due to the narrowness of the street. . John Peterson, 13171 Island View Drive, expressed his opposition to a future road connection with Island View Drive. Dave Fesenmeier, 13591 Island View Drive, stated he opposed the inclusion of Outot A in the plat for a future access to Island View Drive. Wade Lovelette, 13519 Island View Drive, felt the trail access may someday be widened for a future street. He felt more residents should have been notified beyond the 350 foot requirement, since the extension of Island View Drive would affected every living on it. Merle Kratzke, 13590 Island View Drive, stated that he lives adjacent to the plat. Mr. Kratzke questioned why the property does not go up to the lake. He stated that all the lake owners have a heavy assessment to pay. Tom Heidemann, 13546 Island View Drive, indicated he attended the meetings regarding this property and all the residents objected to the extension of Island View Drive at that time. Sandy Weicht, 13330 Island View Drive, questioned where the drainage from the site would go. Terry Maurer explained that the developer is required to submit drawings which must conform to the city's standards which allow no more run off than currently exists. There being no other public comment, Chair Cote closed the public hearing. .