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transmitted to the wetland 729W. There are two alternatives for providing an outlet for the <br />existing storm drainage pond in Pondvale 2nd Addition. Staff has estimated that the cost to <br />extend an outlet through the Pehlke property would be $10,000 while the cost of extending this <br />outlet down Helium Street NW and 150th Lane NW would be $18,000. However, the cost <br />associated with the Helium Street/150th Lane alternative does not include restoration. Assuming <br />sewer and water are installed through Pondvale 2nd Addition along with the storm sewer, the <br />additional restoration costs for the storm sewer could be considered as being negligible when <br />compared to the restoration cost that will be necessary as a result of the sanitary sewer and water <br />installation. However it is possible that the area to the north could be developed without <br />extending sewer and water through Pondvale 2nd Addition (utilities could be extended down <br />152nd Lane NW from St. Francis Boulevard frontage road). If development were to occur in this <br />manner addition restoration costs of $20,000 would be included with Helium Street/150th Lane <br />alternative. The Pehlke's are concerned about the loss of trees (there is currently a triple row of <br />white pines down their western property line). They are also concerned about the impact of the <br />storm sewer on their property. The difference in costs between the two alternatives proposed <br />may or may not be considered significant, particularly when it is completed with the type of <br />construction taking place through Pondvale 2nd Addition. In addition, the Pehlke's have <br />expressed a great deal of sensitivity over this issue. It should also be noted that with other <br />consideration being equal the City would prefer placement of utilities in a right-of-way as <br />opposed to an easement. For these reasons, staff offered no recommendations, but deferred the <br />judgement to the Committee. <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman stated that if the Council were to view the situation as an isolated <br />incident then they could probably resolve it quite simply, but the project has implications on <br />other properties that are already in problematic areas. He requested that staff be given a month to <br />put together a comprehensive approach on the issue. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski reviewed the areas around the Pehlke property that have been <br />problematic for some time. <br /> <br />Dave Pehlke stated that all he was attempting to do was subdivide his property into two lots. Mr. <br />Fisher had told him that he is hoping to construct buildings at the intersection of C.R. #5 and <br />T.H. #47, and he would prefer that houses be constructed rather than buildings otherwise there <br />will be a serious drainage problem. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman replied that the Council has not seen any plans of what Mr. Fisher <br />is proposing. He stated that it makes the most sense to address all of the issues at one time. <br /> <br />Lisa Pehlke, stated that all her parents are requesting is to cut off a portion of their lot and make <br />two separate lots. <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman replied that the City has to look at the issue comprehensively. <br /> <br />Ms. Pehlke stated that the City is talking about property that has nothing to do with theirs. <br /> <br />Public Works Committee/March 20, 2001 <br /> Page 2 of 9 <br /> <br /> <br />