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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 2, 2002 Mayor Bergeson asked if the City can refer to the Metropolitan Council regarding the additional MUSA. City Planner Smyser stated revisions can be done or an amendment made to the old Comprehensive Plan to obtain additional MUSA. That would involve a review and submittal to the Metropolitan Council and they make the final decision, which could take 2-3 months. The City Council has to determine if they want to pursue that option. Mr. Quigley stated he has not asked for a minor amendment in the past because he believed the City would receive approval of the Plan earlier this year. He stated that if the City feels confident the Plan will be approved in August he could proceed with installation of utilities. Community Development Director Grochala stated the riglk so the utilities are not on City property. He indicated staff w City Attorney regarding this issue. Mayor Bergeson directed staff to get a legal opinion an staff time estimate to work on the minor amendment. require Council approval. -way has not been platted ave to confer with the about a non-binding an amendment would Councilmember Carlson stated she is concerned tha e City will then be asked for other amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Is CLEARWATER CREEK GRADIN SS KS, DONNA CARLSON Councilmember Carlson stated as been an ongoing issue since last year and it has to be taken care of. Mr. Quigley, Clearwater nd'c: + he was contacted last summer by the Kiefer's and noted this would not • is e if ` e City required "as built" surveys. The site was completely corrected last er and then the homeowners started landscaping that caused the drainage problem He stated he met with the homeowners last week and there are two options: install drain tiles or grade the lot to the existing plan. However, all the property owners have to agree on the preferred option. Councilmember Carlson stated she is concerned that calls from residents are not being returned by city staff, a possible as -built ordinance and this particular problem. Mr. Quigley stated the least intrusive way to solve the problem is to put drain tiles in. He stated he will be contacting the residents regarding this issue so it can be taken care of. Community Development Director Grochala noted that "as built" surveys are required effective July 1, 2002.