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MINUTES MARCH 18, 1998 Dave noted that residents have been complaining about the condition of holding ponds and drainage ditches. Many ponds and ditches are more than 20 years old and have not been maintained. He proposed that a temporary, part-time person be hired to develop a list of the ponds and ditches, determine if they are working and prioritize the list according to the need for improvement. Dave proposed that compensation for this person come from the Area and Unit Charge Fund. John questioned the use of these funds for personnel needs and noted that this person should have been budgeted. Dave explained that he was trying to be proactive on this matter but it could wait to be included in the 1999 budget. Dave Pecchia explained that the Finance Department said that the project could be funded as proposed especially since the person will be specialized and temporary. 16. Developer Issues, Dave Ahrens Roger Kolstad/Tom Schmelzer, Lino Air Park North - Mr. Kolstad referred to a meeting of the City Council dated October, 1996 in which Dave Ahrens was instructed to hold all building permits until Mr. Kolstad had completed all the improvements outlined at that meeting and the Association signed off on them. Mr. Kolstad explained that most of the improvements were completed and asked that a building permit be issued to one lot that he has a sold. Mr. Schmelzer explained that some items remaining incomplete are important and outlined them. He explained that when Mr. Kolstad gives the Association some assurance of what is to be done and when it will be done, the Association will ask the City to issue one building permit. Mr. Gary Uhde noted that Mr. Kolstad has piled a large stockpile of dirt on his property without permission. Also some of the dirt pile is on the William's pipeline easement which is causing some problems for his final plat of the area. In addition, Mr. Kolstad's son has constructed a new home on his own lot, however, the septic system is on Mr. Uhde's property and must be moved. Mr. Kolstad will get assurances to the Association that the remaining work will be done and remove the dirt pile and septic system from Mr. Uhde's property. If this work is not completed before July 1, 1998, the day the letter of credit expires, Mr. Ahrens will draw on this letter of credit and have the work completed. Mr. Uhde, owner of Behm's Century Farms, 4th, 5th and 6th Additions, has petitioned the City for utilities for these subdivisions and has signed a waiver of a public hearing and appeal to his assessments. Mr. Uhde expressed concern that the City get utility service to his property in a timely manner so that he can begin selling the lots and build homes. PAGE 6