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COUNCIL MINUTES DRAFT 3 Councilmember Lyden asked about the budget and equipment line item; it’s a small figure and he 78 wonders what that would buy. Mr. Grochala noted the yearly amount is prorated for a longer term 79 capital program for equipment such as a dump truck. 80 Mayor Rafferty opened the public hearing. 81 Jack Stoulil, 7170 Ivy Ridge Court, asked if the City is mandated to collect this fee. Community 82 Development Director Grochala noted that the provision for a storm water utility has been in statute 83 for many years. Mandates relating to storm water have been growing consistently and the City is 84 looking for a dedicated funding source. Mr. Stoulil suggested calling the fee a tax increase because 85 essentially that is what it is. When Mr. Stoulil asked what would happen if the fee were not 86 approved, staff noted the amount of funds included in the budget annually for the work and added 87 that there will be more efforts with this funding resulting in a better water quality. Mr. Grochala said 88 that it is a more equitable way to charge for the services based on impervious surface. Mr. Stoulil 89 asked how townhome owners will see this charge and Mr. Grochala explained that residents will see 90 the fee on their utility bill. 91 Mike Settimi, 1393 Hunters Ridge, asked about the cost to a single family residence. Community 92 Development Director Grochala said it is $12 per single family or townhome resident. Mr. Settimi 93 noted a drainage pond behind his home and that it’s never received any City services; will this change 94 what he’s seen in the past 21 years for his pond? Community Development Director Grochala 95 responded that the City is blessed with a lot of water, some natural and some due to development; he 96 noted different elements that receive attention from the City (noting pipe systems, collection systems 97 and City ponds) and the pond in question could be checked as to its inclusion in that system. 98 Scott Fox, 6715 Timberwolf Trail, 20 year resident of the City. He is a long term employee of the 99 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) but is providing commentary as a resident only. He 100 thinks that the utility is reasonable and necessary based on what he’s read in the City newsletter. He 101 also provided information on storm water utilities in Minnesota and information on infiltration that 102 the City will need going to the future. He has watched the City look at this possible utility for many 103 years, he feels this is the time for it to be enacted and he thinks having it will make the City more 104 accountable for the necessary storm water work. 105 There being no further speakers the public hearing was closed. 106 Staff reinforced the recommendation to proceed with the storm water utility. Mayor Rafferty 107 concurred and recognized the need for the City to provide additional work in this important area. 108 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 07-21 as presented. 109 Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 110 6B) Butler Addition: i. Consider Resolution No. 21-75 Approving Final Plat; ii. Consider 111 Resolution No. 21-76 Approving Development Agreement – Community Development Intern 112 Jessica Eller reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file) that included information on the 113 following: 114 - Site Location and Aerial Map of 7870 Meadow View Trail; subdivision to add one 115 additional single family home; 116 - Preliminary plat; each of the two lots; 117 - Final plat for two lots; 118 - Findings of Fact (included in the requested action); 119