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I I. I I I I I I I I- I I I I I I I I- I ,ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 11. 1995 7 Mayor Probst indicated it is the Council's understanding that Mr. Ogren has control of the property. Mayor Probst indicated the question before the Council is the adequacy of the EA W. Councilmember Hicks asked about the information provided by Mr. Rem, he inquired as to the significance of 1957 water levels. Mr. Rem indicated this was selected as a typical year. Councilmember Hicks noted the information denoted the levels increasing by .3 inches each year in the last 40 years, where would the expected changes be for the next 40 years. Mr. Ringwald noted there has been a substantial anaount of development over the last 40 years and until the 1980s there were no regulations regarding run off and drainage, he felt this was one of the major factons for the increase in lake levels. He noted now the area is at its highest level of development Councilmember Hicks inquired as to the effect of the Valentine Elementary School. Mr. Ringwald noted the impact is not significant since the run off will flow to the west into Valentine Creek and not into Valentine Lake. Councilmember Hicks inquired why the drainage would be to Valentine Lake and not to Valentine Creek from the proposed development Mr. Ringwald noted the project could provide for a two cell approach with the sediment basin. The ponding would provide water to a historical wetland that is currently not a jurisdictional wetland. Also in providing a connection into Valentine Lake with the piping, through the PUD the City could enforce Shoreland Management requirements. Mayor Probst asked in regard to the traffic analysis, what impact the traffic would have on the road. Mr. Ringwald indicated in general, the entrance to the development is a safe distance from Old Highway 10 and 490 feet from the entrance to Valentine Hills Elementary, therefore there would be no concern regarding access. In regard to increase in traffic flow, the road was designed as an minor arterial and could support the additional traffic. He noted the additional traffic will not be significant. Mayor Probst inquired as to the "clear cutting" of a stand of trees. Mr. Ringwald agreed with the definition given by Ms. Holmes for a stand of trees, but indicated in his assessment the cluster of trees he was referring to will still be within the development. The area to be cleared would be mostly brush and not defined as a stand of trees. Mayor Probst asked if a survey of the vegetation was available. Mr. Ringwald noted there is one, but he did not have it available at the Meeting. Mayor Probst inquired if there is a body of evidence to support an archaeological survey. Mr. Ringwald indicated he did not feel the Minnesota Historical Society provided enough information to warrant a survey, and also noted there are mechanisms available should any remains be found during construction. He noted it is a felony to continue work if any remains are found.