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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 at the same time to fixing another sink hole from a failing manhole and install drainage improvements at Boss Road. He stated that bids were received from two contractors and the bids appear to be competitive, but staff feels that better pricing could be obtained next year if the work is done early in the year or as part of the street project. However, the sink hole on County Road B2 is a safety concern and must be fixed now to prevent further failure of the road over the winter and spring months. He stated that at this time, staff recommends awarding the bid for the County Road B2 storm structure repairs to Valley Rich. Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2017-9-173 AWARDING BID FOR COUNTY ROAD B2 STORM SEWER REPAIRS TO VALLEY RICH FOR $17,010.00 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. BUCK The Associate Planner stated that in October 2016, Mr. Erdmanis had BLACKTOP appealed staff's position that the outdoor storage that was occurring on his UPDATE property at 32 South Owasso Boulevard was in violation of the grandfathering rights. She explained that during the discussions, Mr. Erdmanis had agreed to red -Lice the outdoor storage area to 135,000 square feet and that he would discontinue the rental of outdoor storage. He withdrew his appeal and submitted a letter to the City which outlined his plan for reducing the outdoor storage. The Associate Planner stated that she met with Mr. Erdrnanis on August 31, 2017 to conduct an inspection for the outdoor storage license renewal. During this inspection, staff verified that the tree contractor still has trucks, trailers and materials stored on the property. She also noted that the number of items that Mr. Erdmanis had agreed to remove from the property had not occurred. She reported that Mr. Erdmanis has indicated to staff that since submitting the letter to the City, he has been involved in a Legislative action that needed his immediate attention and took precedence over any clean-up efforts that he agreed to make for the last six to seven months. Mr. Uldis Erdinanis stated that he had agreed to 135,000 square feet of outdoor storage, and has removed at least 10 pieces and is working to remove another 10 pieces. He stated that he feels he is not exceeding the 135,000 square feet now and is complying with the intent of his requirements. He explained that he spent most of his time for several months this year dealing with a lawsuit and legislation. 10