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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 11, 1997 Letter from Tony Sampair, Mayor Landers - Mayor Landers shared with the Council correspondence from Tony Sampair of RE/MAX First dated July 29, 1997, as follows: Dear John Landers, Mayor, and Council Members, I would like to take the time to thank you for support in resolutions in regards to 250 Linda Ave. I would like to point out that working with your staff was absolutely the most professional experience I've ever had. Everyone was very helpful, always caring and willing to assist. I wish more cities could have a staff like yours. The way you conducted your meeting, and how to do it as a City Council exemplifies the utmost professionalism. I would like to commend you and say that you have a great system. Thanks again, Sincerely, Tony Sampair RE/MAX First Broker/Owner Developer Mayor Landers explained that the Staff member with whom Mr. Sampair worked most closely and who was the primary inspiration for Mr. Sampair's letter was Mary Kay Wyland, Planning Coordinator. Kim Sullivan, 7132 Whippoorwill Lane, addressed the Council regarding her request to have certain documents made available to her for review. A list of items requested for review is on file in the City Clerk's office. No one else appeared under Open Mile. 6:30 P.M. - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING, LILAC STREET TO LAKE DRIVE AND LAKE DRIVE BEGINNING AT I35W NORTH TO MAIN STREET TRUNK UTILITIES IMPROVEMENT, DAVID AHRENS Mr. Ahrens recapped this matter, as follows: The public hearing for the Lake Drive Trunk Utility Project was opened on July 28, 1997, and continued to August 11, 1997. Outstanding issues include a drainage problem on 79th Street, impact on trees between Lilac Street and 77th Street, studying the extension of utilities from 79th Street to Main Street, and investigation into previous proposals for extending trunk utilities along this corridor. Mr. Ahrens stated that he met with the property owner on 79th Street to discuss the drainage problem. A berm constructed on the south side of the street many years ago is blocking storm water runoff from draining to a small wetland south of 79th Street. This problem is most prevalent during Spring thaw when the ditch is full of snow. Staff concluded that drainage can be improved either in conjunction with the Highland Meadows subdivision or separately by Staff if the Highland Meadows project is not approved by Council. 'File limits of the construction trench for the trunk sanitary sewer was staked along the west side of Lake Drive between Lilac Street and 77th Street_ The trench extends from the edge of -the • •