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existing ponds presently operate effectively, with an increase in development and as additional areas are surfaced, an increase in storm water run-off could be anticipated. This could, in turn, overtax the present stOrm drainage system. However, this is not likely to occur unless development densities are increased. Proposed Improvements: Since the present street and drainage system provides'an operational street and drainage network, it is our ~ecommendation that the present rural street section and drainage system be maintained with minor changes. This would limit the disruption to the abutting property and minimize the costs of ~he improve- ment. Street Improvement: The existing streets with the exception of Yakima St. N.W. are proposed to be widened and shaped to accommodate the 26 foot rural street section as shown on Exhibit B. The streets would be paved 24 feet wide with a variable gravel shoulder a minimum of I foot wide. Since the portion of Yakima St. N.W. lying south of 179th Ave. N.W. is located in a swamp and not likely to be extended, it is proposed to upgrade the street at its existing 14 foot width and pave it t2 feet wide~ The poor subsoils under this street will have to be excavated and replaced with granular material. If the abutting properties request the street to be widened, we would recommend that the cost be assessed to the benefitting property. The street sections proposed would be narrower than the City of 'Ramsey's standard rural street section, but would minimize disruption to the adjacent lots during construction since the street width proposed generally follows the