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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 26, 2002 Councilmember Carlson noted as -built surveys are being required but that is not included in the development agreement. Community Development Director Grochala explained that is the responsibility of the developer as part of the City's policy. But, it can be added for clarity. Community Development Director Grochala suggested it be added as follows: "Section IV, Building Permits, C., A Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until completion of an as -built survey to assure the actual grades of the development are consistent with the approved grading plan." Councilmember Carlson displayed pictures provided by Kathy Keifer who could not attend the meeting tonight. She explained that one picture shows standing water that occurred last spring (year 2001). Another picture is of the same area this spring (year 2002) and shows the problem went beyond a year. That problem has been fixed. Councilmember Carlson stated the third picture shows how the pond on the neighbor's yard looks. She suggested that no new buyer probably reads the grading plan to assure the yard is graded appropriately. Councilmember Carlson stated the homeowner has given up so of yard to provide a slope and if it does not hold, may have to give up more property. She -" on the importance of requiring as -built surveys to assure the lots are properly gray=� . S ` e stated she hopes the Council will support resolving this problem without taking more of th oer's property. She explained the pond is getting larger and the rock around the drain ti a e pond is not holding. Councilmember Reinert stated those are good co requiring as -built plans. He stated an issue wit and he would like to assure that same proble on an existing problem and he supports ater in Trappers Crossing was also raised not duplicated here. Community Development Director Gro a st.ed staff will stay on top of this development and has already held a preconstruction meeti developer know what is being expected. He advised that a silt fence will be required an. ity a pe ` ; ` s will stay on this project from the get -go. He assured the Council that staff has e m- " covered and building permits will not be issued until all issues are cleared up. He e he gess that will be used to provide a good method for tracking responsible parties s ,`� a` oblem occur. Councilmember Reinert agreed t at some of the undeveloped properties have created more runoff. He asked how the City can act promptly should a culvert be filled with silt. Community Development Director Grochala stated the City Attorney can provide a recommendation on the requirements that can be placed on the developer. In addition, the developer will be responsible to keep those areas clean and address some of the builder issues. He stated staff is excited to start fresh with this type of development to assure all the steps go according to plan. He stated this is somewhat of a training process about what will be expected from the developer and then carrying that forward to the builder. Community Development Director Grochala noted there may be more issues that must be dealt with than previously required. Mayor Bergeson noted the City has escrows from the developer but not from the builder. 26