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<br /> <br />Councilmember Riley noted that this will also be going in front of the Lower Rum River Watershed <br />Management Organization (LRRWMO) in a few days. He asked if the Council typically approves <br />these items before it is presented to the LRRWMO. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hanson explained that these projects typically have to go <br />through the preliminary plat process through the Council before the LRRWMO will look at it. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson shared that same concern as Councilmember Riley with the number of <br />driveways on the County Road. He stated it seems like a bad idea to have so many driveways off <br />of a 55 MPH road. <br /> <br />Councilmember Peters asked how long the plot is along the County Road. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hanson said she does not know the exact number. <br /> <br />Councilmember Peters explained that when he was on the Planning Commission, he brought up <br />the concern that this is a very dark road. He added that the other side of the road in Nowthen, they <br />are looking to develop this land as well and he assumes this development would add turning lanes <br />and other safety measures. <br /> <br />Zeke Peters, Landform Professional Services, came forward and thanked the Council for their time <br />in reviewing this. <br /> <br />Councilmember Buscher thanked Mr. Peters for coming out this evening to share about this <br />project. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Buscher, to adopt Resolution <br />#25-003 approving the Preliminary Plat for Emerald Estates. <br /> <br />Further discussion: <br /> <br />Mayor Heineman stated that the case study says there have been seven accidents on this road and <br />only one has been multi-vehicle. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hanson said this was correct and shared that they reviewed <br />some MnDOT crash mapping and there have been six accidents on this road since 2017 and five <br />of them were single-car accidents. <br /> <br />Mayor Heineman noted that the safety of this road has been a concern but this data makes it seem <br />like it is not an issue. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley shared that they can quote historical accidents; however, it will be different <br />when they are adding to the population on this road. He said he will not be in support of this. <br /> <br />A roll call vote was performed: <br />City Council / January 14, 2025 <br />Page 7 of 9 <br /> <br /> <br />