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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 3, 2002 • City Engineer Studenski advised the Holte pond is in the Weber Addition outside of the existing easement. This issue has been discussed previously by the Council. The City is at the point of eminent domain to obtain the additional easement. Staff has submitted the necessary paperwork to the City Attorney. A time frame regarding the eminent domain process will be available in a few weeks. Staff will obtain bids to finish the work on the pond and storm sewer. Councilmember O'Donnell stated the City wanted to negotiate with the homeowner and only use eminent domain as a last resort. City Engineer Studenski stated the City is currently at the point of eminent domain. Councilmember O'Donnell stated the pipe will not completely solve the issue of water in neighbors' basements. If the homeowner keeps filling the pond the City can then eliminate the pond completely with the eminent domain process. City Engineer Studenski advised a schedule regarding this issue will be provided at a future Council meeting. YOUTH RESOURCE OFFICER FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, DAVE PECCHIA III Chief Pecchia advised on March 20, 2002, the City was notified it will be receiving a COPS in Schools grant award for one new full -time officer at an estimated cost of $ 125,000. This is a three year grant and applies to salaries and benefits for an officer hired after March 1, 2002. • A tentative offer of employment will be made to Jessica Halloran, Senior CSO. The appointment will be conditioned upon successful completion of a physical and psychiatric exam. If approved, the new officer will be placed in the Centennial School District's new Blue Heron Elementary School. The City is required to keep the officer on with the City for one year after the grant expires. Chief Pecchia noted information will be provided to the Council regarding the technology grant at a future work session. The City may also apply for a federal grant to pay for additional officers in 2003. This issue will also be discussed at a future work session. This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, April 8, 2002, 6:30 p.m. REFERENDUM UPDATE, DAN TESCH Administration Director Tesch advised Councilmembers will be receiving a memo in their mailbox from Public Services Director DeGardner regarding this issue.