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1 September 27, 1982 Mr. Holamn presented the expenditures in connection with this program making a note of the fact that some $16,000.00 received in the form of CETA assistance personnel is not included in this figure. Mr. Holman noted that this program is in financial trouble and he realized that the City!s are also having their financial problems, but he would request that the City look for funds that could be given to this program. Mayor Benson thanked Mr. Holman for this time and reformation and said the Council would be getting back to him. CORPS OF ENGINEER REPRESENTATIVE Mr. Tim Fell, Representative of the Corps of Engineers was present to dis- cuss the problem of the undevelopable lots in Lakes Addition #2 and the possibility of making those lots buildable. Mr. Schumacher explained the sequence of events that led to this problem. Mr. Schumacher asked how property that was platted and recorded in 1970/71 and did not come under the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers until sometime around 1975 or so - why are these lots not grandfathered in? how does the Corps of Engineers have jurisdiction over lots already designated for residential usage? Mr. Fell explained that the authoritt} to control the wet lands was given to the Corps of Engineers in 1977 and their rules apply for the usage as of the date the permit is applied for - not when the land was platted. MR. Fell explained the pros and cons used in considering a permit for the placing of fill in a wetland. There was reference to S &J Construction and their application to fill in wet and adjacent to these lots with Mr. Fell saying that a compromise had been worked out. Mr. Schumacher asked if this was a possibility with the lots that are designated as unbuildable? and Mr. Fell said there is always a possiblility of a compromise. All things are taken into considera- tion when an application is received. He explained some of the different areas of consideration when an application is reviewed. Mr. Reinert asked if there would be consideration of the amount of lands that are already in public ownership in the area? Mr. Fell said he did not know what was feasible in this area, it would have to be inspected. Mr. Reinert asked, if the fact that this area is sewered would have a plus effect on any consideration? Mr. Fell felt that the fact that the City has already spent money to provide sewers in this area would be a plus factor. Mr. Fell listed the areas that would be considered in such a permit application noting that the fact that the City does have investments in that area would be one of the considerations. The general consensus of the Council was that Mr. Schumacher and Mr. David- son work with Mr. Fell in putting together an application for this area. A recess was called at this point in the meeting - 8:10 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:20 P.M.