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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 22, 2009 HUOT The City Administrator reported that he met with representatives of ADDITION Pinot Properties relative to the proposed Development Agreement for DEVELOPMENT the Huot Addition. At that meeting it was discussed that the Huot AGREEMENT Addition project is not a typical development project given the limited construction of infrastructure to serve the property. Based on this fact, the proposed Development Agreement was modified accordingly. The City Administrator reviewed in detail the changed to the draft agreement which address ponding requirements, insurance limits, financial security via a cash deposit, customized grading plans, inspections by the City Engineer, and the fact that a preconshuction conference is not required for this development. 'fhe City Administrator recommended approval of the Development Agreement subject to review and approval by the City Attorney. Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2009-7-I69-APPROVAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE HUOT ADDITION SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE CITYATTONEY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITYADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. SAVAGE LAKE Mr. Rocky Waite appeared before the Council to discuss issues related to Savage Lake. The City Administrator began by reviewing the 2008 Goal and Action Plan related to Savage Lake water quality. He noted that the first task in the Action Plait was to address the lake level. The Administrator noted the discussion that occurred at the October 20, 2008 Special Meeting of the City Council. At that meeting the DNR and the Watershed indicated that they would not support an increase in water level feeling that the Ordinary High Water (OHW) mark set for Savage Lake was appropriate. The next task outlined in the Action Plan was to eradicate lily pads. The Administrator noted the discussion on that topic that occurred on 10/20/08, and pointed out that the person the City had been dealing with at the DNR has moved to another department. "the Administrator reported that the permitting process for lily treatment is more complicated than first thought as individual property owners must obtain permits for treatment adjacent to their property with the City obtaining a permit for treatment in the main part of the lake. Two property owners on the lake are coordinating the permitting process. 9