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• • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DATE TIME STARTED TIME ENDED MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 : September 18, 2002 . 5:37 p.m. . 10:13 p.m. : Councilmember Dahl, Carlson, O'Donnell (5:53 p.m.) and Reinert : Mayor Bergeson Staff members present: City Administrator, Linda Waite Smith; .Community Development Director, Michael Grochala; City Engineer, Jim Studenski (part); and Chief of Police, Dave Pecchia (part) MARTY BOECKMAN, HOLTE POND MATTERE, JIM STUDENSKI Mr. Boeckman distributed a picture of the area in question taken when he first purchased the property. He also distributed information fit& ie Rice Creek Watershed District regarding the reason why the City should mitigate the pond. He noted nothing was determined at the Rice Creek Watershed District's last meeting. City Engineer Studenski advised the next meeting regarding this issue is Monday, September 23 at 9:00 a.m. Mr. Boeckman indicated the City may be exempt from the pond mitigation and that will be determined at the next meetin City Engineer Studenski stated that once a decision is made, staff has stressed that the situation needs to be taken care of as soon as possible. Mitigation should not hold the construction back. If it is determined that the pond does not have to be mitigated, work will begin in approximately two weeks. The pond was pumped one foot below the basement level this morning. The water level in the pond will continue to be monitored. Acting Mayor Reinert asked where the City would mitigate the pond. City Engineer Studenski advised the City has already been approved for mitigation in the Otter Lake area. Mr. Boeckman inquired about any delay from the contractor gaining access to the pond. City Engineer Studenski stated the contractor has not indicated any problem with gaining access to the area to complete the project.