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the capacity and aid in water clarity that would end up in Long Lake. There is a proposed 4 to 1 slope on the outside of the pond. The actual storage area of the pond would be a 3 to 1 slope and a storage volume of 3 feet by the length and width of the pond. This is zoned single family residential. The Council can entertain other uses, such as sedimentation basins, provided that a Special Use hearing is called and the special use standards are reviewed by the Planning Commission at a Public Hearing which will be held in November. Mr. Les Proper, City Engineer reviewed the history of the property and mandates as well as the way the pond would work and the stark changes to the property. Laura Gleason, of 1736 Long Lake Road, who lives the second house down from the pond, asked if an analysis had been done on the property, determining if the property could handle the volume of water that might come in. She also asked what percentage it will actually improve the water quality. Also, what is the long term plan to maintain this as she says New Brighton currently has numerous other ponds and pipes that are not being maintained.and they need maintenance and repair. Is it really a cost benefit to do this at a cost of $30,000? Mr. Proper responded the pond would have a 100 year rainfall. The pond would hold back the flow to the lake. The cleaning is part of the federal mandate and maintenance plans are being made. He explained a lot of small projects will be necessary to clean up Long Lake. Sam Chaplusky spoke, saying the City has a 20 foot easement for the pipe coming down in his yard. He expressed a lot of frustration with what he called not maintaining what we already have and problems with the pipe on his property. John Mortenson of 1748 Long Lake Road, adjacent to the proposed pond site spoke against the pond,giving an emotional connection to the property for his family and the neighborhood. th Bill Spitzmueller of 1773 17 Ave, spoke next, owner of one of the properties right behind the pond. He agreed with John Mortenson on his presentation. He felt there is a legitimate concern with the watershed and the diminishing property values. He also expressed concern about small children in the neighborhood and the dangers of a 3 foot unfenced pond. th Frank Erkfitz, of 1575 –17 St. NW, spoke next, agreeing with the above speakers. He does not want to see nature replaced with a sewer basin. He also has some concerns about people driving not slowing down for the curve in the road. th Krista Siem, who lives as 1790 – 17 Ave. NW, which is on the west side of the property. She wanted to reiterate the above comments and that this property is a neighborhood treasure and the enjoyment she and her husband have had living there and her concern for having children near the proposed pond. Dennis Denning of 1664 spoke next, stating he thought they should know what the increased quality of the lake versus the decreased quality of the environment was and what the tradeoff would be. After hearing the above comments from residents, it was the consensus of the Planning Commission that there should be a meeting between City Staff and concerned residents to gain more information about the project and address concerns. Residents will be notified when this meeting will occur. I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\Minutes\2005\2003\10-21-03.doc