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Mr. Trudgeon indicated the final plat proposes to provide public access from Highway 47 at 160th l Jane NW, and to connect to 162nd Avenue NW to the east. A stub street is shown to provide access to the north at a future date. MnDOT has provided comments on the proposal and will require both north and south turn lanes into the development. Their letter also indicates that MnDOT will not be responsible for any noise mitigation measures needed for highway noise. Thc applicant is proposing a combination of landscaping, berming, and fencing along Highway 4.7; staff' is requesting additional information on proposing landscaping for the berms. He advised a traffic generation analysis has been prepared for the proposed plat. As expected, the proposed development will add traffic to Highway 47. An acceptable level of service will be maintained on Highway 47, with the exception of the intersection with CR 116, which is already at an unacceptable level of service. Mr. Trudgeon advised the Park Commission met in joint session with the City Council on June 9th and reviewed the preliminary plat for Marigold Pond. The Park Commission recommended allowing the trail on Highway 47 to veer into the plat north of 160th Lane, and back to the I Iighway 47 right-of-way at the northern boundary of the plat. Some minor changes are required to thc trail alignment near the proposed underpass. The Commission recommended cash payment for park and trail fees, with a possible reduction if an east-west trail easement can be accommodated within the plat. There is a large wetland area on the east side of the plat that makes such a connection difficult. Staff thought if the Boy Scout camp develops in the future, that area might be more appropriate to accomplish that east-west trail connection. He advised staff' recommends approval of the request for final plat. Councihnember Strommen stated she received a call from a property owner to the east with concerns about dewatering and potential overflow from drainage ponds. She would like to be certain staff has reviewed any dewatering plans. City Engineer Jankowski replied staff has had experience dewatering this area in the past and is confident it can be done without impacting those properties. Councihnember Elvig stated there is no plan for the Boy Scout camp to be developed. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to adopt Resolution #05-07-236 to approve the final plat of Marigold Pond contingent upon compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated July 22, 2005, the Developer entering into a Development Agreement with thc City, and approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment request by the Metropolitan Council. Further discussion: Councilmember Cook stated this developer has been very cooperative, and has allowed a trail to go along Highway 47. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Pearson, Elvig, Jeffrey, Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. City Council / July 26, 2005 Page 20 of 35