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COUNCIL MEETING MAY 8, 1995 telephone calls would be generated and City Council would be caught uninformed. Mr. Powell explained that when staff is assigned a particular task, they prefer discussing the task with the City Council at a meeting rather than just handing them a document. The first opportunity that staff had to review the SEH letter with the City Council and answer questions was at the May 3, 1995 Council work session. Mr. Lyden said that some of the citizens feel that it is inappropriate that a time constraint be put on this situation because it does not leave an opportunity for the citizens to have any input or have a good dialogue. Mr. Lyden referred to Mr. Powell's "green sheet" and read the sentence that recommended that the developer be directed to monitor the septic system at 6275 Holly Drive, his home. He felt that this was a strong statement. Mr. Lyden asked Mr. Hawkins who is responsible for seeing that the developer follows through on this direction? What happens if there is an impact on the drainfield. Mr. Powell's sentence does not carry much weight. What does monitor mean? Mayor Reinert explained that Mr. Lyden brought this matter to the City Council's attention at the work session and this is addressed as a curtesy to Mr. Lyden. Mr. Lyden asked who is going to monitor the septic system and at what cost to whom? Mr. Powell read the entire sentence in his "green sheet" and explained that it is the developers responsibility to specifically monitor the drainfield periodically and especially to get a good look at what is there before any development begins. Periodic inspection should continue particularly after significant grading of the ponds and outlets takes place. Mr. Powell said that the developer will ultimately have to deal with any adverse affects if any occurs. He suggested that the City Council motion should include language indicating that the developer will be doing the monitoring and repair /replacement at his cost, if adverse affects occur. Council Member Kuether asked if there should be a signed document stating that Mr. Lyden is giving authority for the developer to enter his property to monitor and repair /replace if necessary? Mr. Lyden said that Mr. Hokanson has access to his property to monitor the drainfield throughout the life of the improvements. Mr. Lyden asked if the developer has full responsibility for monitoring and repair if there is a failure? Mayor Reinert said yes but strongly urged that the system be inspected prior to development, during development and after the development is completed. Mr. Lyden noted that one reason for requesting the EAW was to PAGE 10