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1 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 1995 Consideration of Resolution No. 95 - 110 Ordering the City Engineer to Prepare a Feasibility Report for the Trunk Utility Services for Clearwater Creek Area - Mr. Ahrens explained that the possibility of future commercial and /or industrial developments in the Clearwater Creek development area between Main Street and Cedar Street in the near future will require sanitary sewer, water, and storm sewer systems to be constructed. Staff is requesting authorization from Council to prepare a feasibility report investigating the construction of these utilities. The purpose for having the report prepared at this time, prior to any proposals for new development, is to provide the City with adequate information on how to best plan for the utility needs of any new developments. The City's consulting engineer has quoted a price of $1,150.00 to complete this study. Council Member Elliott moved to adopt Resolution No. 95 - 110. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 95 - 110 can be found at the end of these minutes. Update on Grading Activities at New Developments - Mr. Ahrens presented a bi- weekly update on grading activities on newer developments in the City. The Trapper's Crossing subdivision has only a couple of minor items to complete. The first item is the grading of the slopes on a small portion of the project on the west side. There is some cleanup of siltation on the LaMotte side of the development. Mr. Ahrens will ask the consulting engineer on this project to address the remaining concerns. All the silt fences have been installed in the Clearwater Creek subdivision. Mr. Ahrens drove by the project today and noticed that there were hay bales on site. This usually means that seeding is taking place. At the last Council meeting, it was noted that there may be some problems with the Clearwater Creek flow and drainage.,,_`Mr. Ahrens notified the Rice Creek Watershed District of this concern and they have prepared a complete study or inventory of the creek from Bald Eagle Lake to Centerville Lake noting areas that are causing the water to backup and need improvement. This study was completed last week. A report of the study is being prepared and will be submitted to the cities affected by Clearwater Creek. Rice Creek Watershed District will discuss all of the problems in the entire corridor with all of the cities. The senior housing development started last Friday. Silt fences are up on the north side of the property. Currently silt fences are not yet up on the east side, however, the grading is not at a PAGE 3