A storm drain pond was developed within Grand Peaks Subdivision 4th Filing.   The pond currently does not have an outfall and utilizes re-use of storm water to water the lawn around the pond.  In cases of large storms, it may become necessary to have an outfall to help drain the pond in the future.  In order for construction of the outfall, it becomes necessary to have an easement between Lots 9A and 10A within Grand Peaks Subdivision 3rd Filing.  This easement will allow the developer to construct an outfall from the pond to the larger pond within Grand Peaks 3rd Filing.  The outfall will be a pipe constructed within the easement area and will be owned and maintained by the homeowners association consistent with stormwater management requirements.  This easement will allow the city to maintain the outfall in the future if it becomes necessary.

The City Council may:

• Approve the easements; or
• Do not approve the easements. If no outfall is constructed, it will take longer for the pond to drain after storms which reduces capacity for subsequent storms.

There is no significant financial impact with acceptance of these drainage easements.

Staff recommends that Council accept the drainage easements for Lots 9A & 10A, Block 4, of Amended Lots 9-11, Block 4, and Lots 15-18, Block 5, Grand Peaks Subdivision 3rd Filing Copper Ridge Subdivision 2nd Filing.