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83/28/1997 28:39 42195il T PAGE <br /> <br /> Mr. Charles ~'ohnson, 6010 153rd Lane NW, asked if consideration has been given for filtering <br /> chemicals that drain offdriveways to prevent them from draining onto natural land. This is a concern <br /> throughout the City to prevent wildlife from being poisoned. There are also many wetlands with the <br /> problem of'algae, oil and garbage. He requested the Planning Commission to consider these issues <br /> and what can be done to keep these wetlands preserved. <br /> <br />City En~necr 3'ankowski stated that the purpose of the storm water treatment pond is primarily to <br />remove phosphorous that causes algae blooms in water. He aD'ced that in the normal amounts of oils <br />or possibly fem/izcrs there is the potential for a problem, but this development is in compliance with <br />Best Practices Management that is the currently acknowledged standard, Part of what needs to be <br />done is to educate people on the judicious use of lawn fertilizers. <br /> <br />Mr, Voss stated that the northern der of tots appears to be less deep than the southern tier. He asked <br />tithe plan could be reversed to put more distance between this development and ~e residents to the <br />north. <br /> <br />City Engineer/ankowski stated that alt ofthe lots are exactly 135 feet deep. <br /> <br />One residem asked when the park would be completed. <br /> <br />Commissioner Deemer responded that the Planning Commission does not have the authority to <br />address park issues. Park questions should be addressed to the Park Commission. <br /> <br />City Engineer lankowski noted that the City Council has earmarked revenue from this development <br />specifically for the park on the south side of 153rd. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner lensen, seconded by Commissioner Deemer to close the public hearing. <br /> <br />Motion carded. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden; Commissioners Jensen, Deemer, Holland, <br />LaDue, Thomd. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Terry. <br /> <br />The public hearing adjourned at 8:30 p.m. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br />Deanne Craeblaoui <br />Recording Secretary <br />FrmeSaver Off &'te Secretarial <br /> <br />Steve Jankowski <br />City Engineer <br /> <br />Public Hearing/Planning Commission/March 4, 1997 <br /> Page 3 of 3 <br /> <br />18 <br /> <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br /> <br />