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City of ORONO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL NO. 7. Since 1982, the relocation of an access drive and grading along the County drainage ditch has modified the drainage pattern within the watershed. The area no longer functions as an inter- mittent wetland. The existing vegetation is not classified as wetland vegetation. B. The pond will increase the retention of run-off (below 931.5 elevation of about .14 acre feet). 9. The pond will be aerated with a fountain to reduce algae growth an maintain good water quality. 10. The desired water level of the pond wi 11 be maintained by an on -site well. 11. The open water area of the decorative pond will serve as a much needed sediment trap for the 3 acre watershed that drains directly into Lake Minnetonka. 12. The interium plan providing for the installation of the decorative pond this fall wi.Ll have no detrimental effects on the overall project. 13. The current proposal for the decorative pond could be ap- proved as an independant project and its long term success does not hinge or depend on the alteration of the upper wetland. 14. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by staff, comments of the applicants and applicants' consultants ind the effect of the proposed use on the health, safety and welfare of the community. 15. The City Council finds that granting a conditional use permit to allow the installation of a decorative pond will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the public, would not adversely affect light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properties, nor will it depreciate surrounding property values and that the proposed level of use of the property will be in keeping with the intent and objectives of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. Pagc 2 of 4