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1 <br />Zoning File #1078 <br />October 16/ 1986 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />Discussion: <br />City Engineer/ Glenn Cook/ reviewed the site with applicant <br />on 10/16/86. Cook noted that the water is apparently higher than <br />it has been in the past as evidenced by large trees not standing <br />in the water. The property contains many dead or dying trees at <br />the perimeter of the pond and the proposed excavation of the pond <br />and spoil disposal at the perimeter will help to "dress-up" the <br />pond/ make it more functional and attractive to waterfowl/ and <br />retain the entire runoff from the pond's watershed. <br />Applicant notes he has omitted islands or nesting sites <br />because they may become an attractive nuisance to his children. <br />Staff Recommendation: <br />Given Glenn Cook's favorable comments and support of the <br />project/ staff recommends approval per the proposed plans. All <br />dredge spoils must remain on the site at the perimeter of the <br />pond. Vegetation to be re-established around the pond as soon as <br />is feasible. No need for special erosion protection measures is <br />anticipated. Applicant is advised to contact the Minnehaha Creek <br />Watershed District to determine whether they will require a <br />permit/ although this project would not appear to be of the <br />magnitude or consequence normally requiring MCWD review. <br />i