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City Enaineer Jankowsld replied any new development would be required to demonstrate that it can handle its own stormwater runoff. Assistant Public Works Director Olson advised there is a drainage sad utility easement on the adjacent property to the west and .the wetland behind this property is City owned. Acting Chairperson Cook stated if this pond is within the drainage and utility easement and is not going beyond the .ponding expected, he would took towards denying th. is and ensuring that the elevation of the mn0ff is at the correct level. Motion by Acting Chairperson Cook, seconded by Councitmember Olson, to recommend that the City Council deny the request to remove the existing drainage pond. Further discussion: Mayor Gamec inquired if the Weiss' have use of the property under the easement. City Engineer Jank0wski rephed the easement atlows use of the property, with th~ City ensured the fight to utilize the easement for drainage. Assistant Public Works Director -Olson advised there is a restriction in drainage and utility easements against retaining walls. This restriction is difficult to catch because permits are not required for construction of retaining walls. Acting Chairperson Cook suggested the issue of retaining wails in easements should be revisited at some point, as there have been retaining walls built in-several drainage easements. Motion carried. Voting yes: Acting Chairperson Cook, Councitmember Olson and Mayor Gamec. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Elvig. Further discussion: Mayor Gamec recommended the hability issue be determined in th_is case, as well as other cases throughout the City where drainage ponds are located within easements on private property. Public Works Director Kapter indicated staff wilt research this issue and report to Mr. and Mrs. Weiss and the City, Council. Case #2: Consider Replacement o_f Existing Yield Sign with a Stop Sign at Marmoset and 154t" Lane City Engineer Jankowsk/stated an email request has been received from Colleen FiScher for the i-eplacement of the yield sign for 154th Lane with a stop sign at its intersection with Marmoset Street. He reviewed the following information regarding the request: · Accident history: A review of the Police Department records dating back to 2000 show no reported accidents at this intersection. · D,cO~c: Traffic counts were taken in the 24 hour period between Wednesday, October 12, 2005, and ~nursday, October 13, 2005. The results of this traffic volume study show 194 vehicles per day on the north leg; 71 vehicles per day on the west leg; 98 vehicles per day on the east leg; and t95 vehicles per day on the south leg. · Jig& distance: There is an adequate sight distance for the northbound and eastbound approaches into this intersection. There is a large ever~een tree located on the northeast comer of the intersection, which impacts the visibility between approaching southbound -643- Public Works Committee / October 18, 2005 Pnge 3 of 8